This is a story you do not want to miss!
This is not exactly an adult book. It is for young adults and very reminiscent of The Diary of Anne Frank. It is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living in Munich. She is torn from everything she's known, and she finds some solace in stealing books. The first book she steals is the The Grave Digger's Handbook. Her foster father and her read late into the night and this starts her escape into the world of words and it also starts her ties to other characters, the mayor's wife, Max, Rudy and a few others.
What can you say about a book that is narrated by Death? Did the author take a chance with this idea? Yes, he did. Did it work? Amazingly well. I was completely drawn in by the quality of the writing even though it is written for a much younger audience. It's funny, it's horrific, there are many memorable, haunting moments, and it is just a really good read.
It's not an easy read but it is definitely worth the time and effort. If you give this book to a teenager I suggest you sit down and talk about it later.
What can you say about a book that is narrated by Death? Did the author take a chance with this idea? Yes, he did. Did it work? Amazingly well. I was completely drawn in by the quality of the writing even though it is written for a much younger audience. It's funny, it's horrific, there are many memorable, haunting moments, and it is just a really good read.
It's not an easy read but it is definitely worth the time and effort. If you give this book to a teenager I suggest you sit down and talk about it later.
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