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May 01, 2014 Abbie Miller rated it it was amazing

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Where do I begin with my review of this ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL novel? Ah, I know. With a warning: do not finish reading it in public. I did, and I'm not sure what was worse - the tears pouring down my face or the strange contortions I made my face into to avoid those tears. (Fail.)

I was not expecting to love this book as much as I did. It's just "another WW2 novel". But it isn't. Everything from the narrator, the tone, the setting, to the storyline was captivating and...different...making it NOT ...more

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Feb 10, 2009 Renee rated it liked it

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Apr 17, 2009 Liz rated it it was amazing

A story about Nazi Germany told by Death. Death tells the story as a third person narrative. He is objective. He is searching for redeeming value in the souls he collects. A young girl named Liesel is the main subject. He watches her live with the hatred, hunger, and pain of loss. Death uses colors to illustrate his story. It is heart breaking and wonderful at the same time. This book is absolutely worth your time. I will be reading this one again. I learned my life is so blessed. How can I ever ...more

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Feb 12, 2014 Deena rated it liked it

Took forever to get through and didn't really get all the hype. It was alright I guess. ...more

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Jan 21, 2009 Kylie rated it it was amazing

This is not a quick read. It took me about a month to finish it. I really loved the characters, constantly felt sad, and cried at the end.

It is, however, a wonderful book. Markus Zusak really paints the characters and death as the narrator is a very unique perspective.

All in all, an enjoyable read. Excuse me while I find something really light and fluffy to read next.

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