So the first book I read of 2015 was The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. This book is set in Germany in the Second World War and focuses around a young girl named Liesel Merminger. Liesel is sent to the town of Molching where she is fostered by a couple and it follows her life through a number of years where her Papa teaches her to read and a list of different things happen to her throughout the book.
This book is narrated by 'death' and I personally really liked this idea. I thought some of the language used by death was beautiful to read, especially when he talks about having to take the Jew's from the death camps. I think the use of death narrating by Markus definitely gave this book a unique edge and I definitely think that it's probably one of the reasons I love the book so much.
The characters in this book were so lovable to read about. I personally loved the character's of Rudy and Papa especially. Throughout reading this book I felt like I really got to know these character's so well and I felt a lot of love for them. The way the character's develop throughout the book is done in a way where you definitely grow close to them in a way throughout the years the book takes place.
I very rarely cry at a book, but this one really got to me. I won't give any spoilers, but the ending is definitely tear worthy. I'd definitely give this book 5 stars as I felt I could not put it down and I fell in love with it the moment I started reading it, and I'm definitely wanting to read more books by Markus Zusak.
