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From: Connie Rockman <connie.rock>
Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 10:53:29 -0400
I've just finished The Book Thief, and I think it is one of the most compelling books set during the Holocaust era that I have read. The point of view is a daring one, the characterizations carefully developed, and the pacing, to me, gives a sense of virtually experiencing the everyday life of the people, the constant fear, the effect on the children's lives.
There is a sense of universality too - the same sense that makes To Kill a Mockingbird a universal statement on all prejudice - and the kind of universality that makes this a compelling read for adults and children alike. Connie Rockman
On May 1, 2006, at 7:36 PM, Susan Baker wrote:
> Two of the best books I've read recently deal with the Holocaust:
> 2005 Hitler Youth (non-fiction)
> 2006 The Book Thief (fiction)
Received on Tue 02 May 2006 09:53:29 AM CDT
Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 10:53:29 -0400
I've just finished The Book Thief, and I think it is one of the most compelling books set during the Holocaust era that I have read. The point of view is a daring one, the characterizations carefully developed, and the pacing, to me, gives a sense of virtually experiencing the everyday life of the people, the constant fear, the effect on the children's lives.
There is a sense of universality too - the same sense that makes To Kill a Mockingbird a universal statement on all prejudice - and the kind of universality that makes this a compelling read for adults and children alike. Connie Rockman
On May 1, 2006, at 7:36 PM, Susan Baker wrote:
> Two of the best books I've read recently deal with the Holocaust:
> 2005 Hitler Youth (non-fiction)
> 2006 The Book Thief (fiction)
Received on Tue 02 May 2006 09:53:29 AM CDT
