I finished reading the Book Thief today; a little later than the rest of you.
I enjoyed the book. The characters were well developed. What a difference literacy made for Liesel. But receiving and giving love really impacted her character.
The book painted a picture of what life in war torn Germany was like for everyday people.
Even though the book was at times through Death's somewhat negative view, the goodness of a such a variety of people was clearly evident.
I'm looking forward to reading the next Wednesday Book Group selection. Although my copy is on hold with the King County Library System and my hold is 220 of 248 holds on 67 copies. It could be awhile.
I'm glad you liked the book, Mom. Hopefully your spot in the Olive Kitteridge queue indicates it's a good book, and not that people checked it out and are just hiding it or something.
ReplyDeleteyeah, or worse..BURNED to ashes...
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