Review - The Book Thief

"It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . .  " A short synopsis of the book

When I first heard about this book I wasn't sure I would like it. I mean I have never actually been interested in the World Wars as such but I was willing to give this book to chance to change my mind and it most certainly did.

The characters and the writing style drew me in straight away. The words that the author uses are so remarkable and mind opening that I didn't want this story to end.
The characters were really likeable and understandable. The author must have done a great deal of research to write this book the way he did.
His main character Liesel Meminger was easy to relate to book wise. I loved the fact that she loved and sometimes* hated the words books can contain.

I love how her own words save her life even though she lost everyone she loved .
The ending was a truly sad and the author wrote it in such heartfelt way that I wanted to cry with Liesel because I felt like I could feel her emotions too.

Overall the plot, setting, characters and development of the story will definitely stay with me.

The Book Thief - Markus Zusak  (5 stars)