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Jan 06, 2021amber135 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is set in the town of Munich Germany, 1939, during the Holocaust. It follows the tale of Liesel Meminger, the protagonist who is given up for adoption. She is brave and fierce, and stands up for what she believes in, displaying the charctertistics of a strong female character. Liesel lives in a community where Adolf Hitler is hailed, and children without blond hair and blue eyes are looked down upon. She is unaware of the true origins of her family, however the book pieces it together for the reader. In addition, the unique perspective from Death, the narrator, adds an entire level of depth to the story. This book is filled with tragedy and sadness, but also speaks the truth of a horrible time and shares a story that must never become forgotten. If you enjoy the historical fiction genre, or even enjoy literature at all, this is a solid read.