“i am so glad that im not the only one who cries through it!”
“I loved this book. Everytime i picked it up to read it, i cried. When i finished it, I bawled like a child. This book is one of those young adult book that everyone should read. It's beautifully written and Markus Zusak is an absolutely amazing writer.”
“I do not think I have cried as hard as I did finishing this book. I cried for the Hell that Hitler created for his own people, Jewish or not. I cried for every charecter in the book, plus a little bit for myself and all my relatives in Germany (including my grandpa serving in WWII making glasses). I cried because it reminded me that parents are not always the ones that leave you, but you find them too. I love this book. I loved the story, and I got lost in it. Today, here in Iowa we are going through flooding and the book took me away. Good books do that.”
“I think what is refreshing about this book is that we get to realise a little of what it was like for ordinary german people in Germany, from their perspective, rather than the usual view of England, America and the Allies. We (I) tend to forget that they must have gone through a horrendous time during the war, the same as here (England) and we seldom get to appreciate the other side of the story”
“Wow...just finished the novel. It is a truly miraculous read, a real gem of contemporary literature. Zusak is a master of creativity, figurative language, and the construction of words. He intrigues the reader with the personal story of an amazing young girl, braids around this the lives of many other wonderful individuals, and then bestows upon us the travails of history--without us really recognizing it. The book teachers, not only about the human heart and spirit, but also about Nazi Germany...the fear, the hope--the reality that has dulled from years of developing dust. The holocaust is not taught as graphically as it should be--it seems we all hope to forget what happened, to never really ponder why Hitler took the paths he did. It is easier to forget, and to move on. Zusak brings these topics to light again, he allows even the younger reader a chance to explore history. And Liesel is such a timeless character. She is an example to all of us, to every reader brave enough to journey along her bumpy path of life. Encourage your friends to read this book--it is truly enlightening!”
“This is definitely my favourite book ever! It literally makes me cry every time I read it. It is one of the only books I know of that is scary, suspenceful, sad, beautiful and funny at the same time! The way the ending is spoiled halfway through the book makes it even sadder, because you're reading it and thinking 'it cant end like that! Theres going to be a twist or something' and there isnt! Its very clever!I finally bought it last week after reading it twice last year and now I'm trying to get my family to read it.”
“This is my new favorite book. I fell in love with the charaters. I really loved this book, but, I am having a hard time puting words to experience. I think every one should read it, not only is it written really well it is a great story. There is a great message in it.”
“requested for read”
“this is my favorite book of all time. yet unlike some other great books i cant describe the one. i guess its indescribable to me.”
“I'm partway through the book, and, thus far, I have to say it has everything a good, original book should. A fascinating narrator, an intriguing plot line, a dose of historical commentary, an innovative construction. This is why I love historical fiction--I learn about a period in history, and yet have it spiced up with the thoughts and situations of actual human story. Zusak's prose is delightful--he is constantly introducing these offbeat metaphors, imagery that is completely vivid. If one were teaching about figurative language, all you need is a chapter of Zusak! Glad to see a contemporary author produced something worthwhile. I hope the work continues as such.”
