The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

I didn’t mind this one. It ended up being an average read for me, despite the slow beginning. Markus has a writing style that was a little slower for me, so even though it was a shorter book, it did take me a little time to get through.

When I picked this one up, it took me a bit to feel like I was interested enough in it to want to keep reading. The story bounced back and forth between two characters and I stumbled with it until they intersected and came together. That’s when I felt the story got better. Even then, much of the story was written in almost a third person/narrator style, which I don’t like as much. When I read, I prefer to get into the character’s mind and feel like I’m living with them.

I did really enjoy Liesel! She was a great, well-put-together character. Of course, I live vicariously in her as I’m always craving books and stories!