When I started reading this book I had no clue that it was tied so closely with the holocaust, well Nazi Germany at least. I should have. After all, I had heard descriptions of the movie that was released late last year. Still, the description didn't stick with me. I was pleased to learn where the story was heading. I have an odd affinity for stories (movies and books) on the holocaust. Some of my favorite movies are on the subject.
This book follows a little girl through several years of her life. She is "the book thief." She steals books and they help her get through some rough patches in her life. Books are written for her by a young Jewish man her family is hiding in their basement. Those pages mean the world to her. She eventually writes her own book, one that is not read by any human.
The story carries some raw emotion and some very difficult events for a child. This was a very trying time in history for a great many people. All of the characters in the book are affected by the events on the battlefield and even more how those events cause a ripple throughout the country. The characters are desperate and all act out in their own ways. The characters possess so many layers.
This was a very enjoyable read.
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