09-19-2007, 04:55 AM
I have to recommend "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak. It might be in the adult section at the library or the junior fiction - I've seen it in both at different places. It's basically the story of a young German girl in Nazi Germany and it's narrated by Death (you know, the guy), but he's not your typical Death. He's very compassionate and eloquent.
I've had two people read this upon my recommendation now and both have just loved it. Zusak's writing is beautiful and you'll be bawling by the end! It's a very easy read too. I picked up another book by him, "I am the Messenger." I'm eager to see if that's as good!
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