by Markus Zusak is weirdly a fabulous story. I say weirdly because it is written in the voice of Death himself. Yes, the Grim Reaper. But Death tells you very quickly that he is not very Grim Reaperish - that's just the human idea of him. So as Death goes about his business of reaping souls, he tells you the story of Liesel, a little German girl who never knew her father, lost her brother, and was abandoned by her mother. A foster family takes her in, and over the next few years Liesel makes a life for herself and becomes the book thief. Life takes a turn for the worst as WWII begins and Liesel's town deals with rations, air raids, bomb shelters, and Jew walks. Through it all, words are what carry Liesel through and give her the will to survive. An accordian-playing Papa, a mayor's wife, a Jewish fist-fighter, and a thieving boy play important roles, too! Read it!My only question is: what does Death do with all those souls he reaps? He never tells you that.
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