Evaluate the quality of the writing.
If you were a character in this book, who would you be? Why?
Pages Read: 69-196
As I read more and more of The Book Thief, I find myself falling further in love with it. I find the way that the author Markus Suzak is able to use a mix of components in to her story, absolutely phenomenal. I have thoroughly been enjoying Suzak's way of using German phrases and words in his writing very interesting. Reading a few phrases or words from a foreign language in a book seems much easier to me than to learn a new language all together at once.
In my opinion, the quality of the writing in The Book Thief, is almost unsurpassable. The entire idea of Death narrating the story is an absolute stoke of genius. Yet, the best the part seems to be Suzak always manages to keep an atmosphere of mystery and anticipation. Markus also allows insight of facts on characters, actions, or events that we encounter in the book. Finally, Suzak's ability to paint an image in the head of the reader is superb. Suzak manages to tell details without completely spoiling the fun of being able to imagine things occurring during the reading.
After being over a third of the way done with The Book Thief I have encountered several characters, my favorite being Liesel. It is simply her courageous yet curious way of being that makes her my preferred character. Liesel has managed to surprise me several times. The first way being, she leads you to believe that she is a shy girl, yet later on she dispels any thoughts you previously had on her. Liesel along with her friend Rudy (who prefers to be known as Jesse Owens*) find several ways to create mischief and sometimes breaking the law.
*Since Rudy is a German boy living during World War II, I hope after reading about Jesse Owens that you would understand the conflict between Rudy and other Germans.
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| Both images are quotes from The Book Thief |
I think it was great for you to provide the Wikipedia link for us to understand what you mean. At first I wanted to read "The Book Thief" but I saw the movie trailer and it does not seem like the kind of book that I would read for fun. Maybe I should give it a try. Your blog made me change my mind a bit, it's great that your enjoying it. Liesel sounds pretty cool. I know lots of people who are like her. This is a great blog post. Are you planning on watching the movie?
ReplyDeleteI actually am! I honestly can wait until I do!
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ReplyDeleteI liked how you described why you loved the story your reading. It was also really useful putting in the link. By the way great images of the quotes from "The Book Thief."
ReplyDeleteI admire the word usage you have in your blog. It makes me fully understand what you actually like from what you're reading. I think it's such a bright idea to have that like to Wikipedia because then the reader will understand what you're trying to explain. I think I'm going to look more into this author because I actually really like to read mystery and get suspense within myself. Great job on the blog this week!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I loved how you stated what you loved in the story. I like how you put two quotes from the story. My favorite out of the two of them it the second one because it can sometimes be true.
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ReplyDeleteI myself have read this book before and found the fact that Death is the narrator quite unique. I also saw this put on as a play, which was phenomenal! There are many pieces of literature out there that focus on the Holocaust, but I must add that "The Book Thief" is in a league of its own.
Also, great use of including the hyperlink for Wikipedia. This is an allusion that I bet many people wouldn't know about.