The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak is an excellent historical fiction book set in Nazi Germany. It tells the story of a young girl and how her relationships with her foster mother & father, the boy next door, the Mayor’s wife, and a Jew (to name a few) shape her life and those around her. It was interesting to read this book at a time when we’re not supposed to go out and do anything. As restrictive as the experience with Covid-19 has been, I can’t imagine living under a dictator regime with the hatred and fear of an angry humanity, rather than a virus, seeping into everyday life. Written in the point of view of death, an ironically caring character, the story is told with foreshadowing and special insights. I would recommend this read. I sped through it and I’m a tired mom with a new baby. ‘Nuf said. 
4.06.2020
Book Review: The Book Thief
The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak is an excellent historical fiction book set in Nazi Germany. It tells the story of a young girl and how her relationships with her foster mother & father, the boy next door, the Mayor’s wife, and a Jew (to name a few) shape her life and those around her. It was interesting to read this book at a time when we’re not supposed to go out and do anything. As restrictive as the experience with Covid-19 has been, I can’t imagine living under a dictator regime with the hatred and fear of an angry humanity, rather than a virus, seeping into everyday life. Written in the point of view of death, an ironically caring character, the story is told with foreshadowing and special insights. I would recommend this read. I sped through it and I’m a tired mom with a new baby. ‘Nuf said. 
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