From Harry Potter to The Catcher in The Rye - I will read absolutely anything. This blog will detail my impressions on new releases, old classics, and everything in between! As Dr. Seuss said in 'I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! 'The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.'


The Book Thief - What's all the fuss?

This is one of those Young Adult books that doesn't fall in a particular 'age-appropriate' category - it's a story that can be read and appreciated by anyone, any age. 


Without giving too much away, this book is about Liesel Meminger, a young girl growing up with her working-class foster family in Germany before and during WWII. Sound familiar? That's because there are literally hundreds of books out there with similar themes: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit to name a couple. 
So is the hype justified? Absolutely. This book is, without question, original. Yes, books have been written on WWII, so the basic premise has been done before - but I guarantee you haven't read anything like it. 


Rating: ♥♥♥♥½
















Side-note: In addition to The Book Thief, Zusak has also written several other books, including I am the Messanger.
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