The Book Thief
I love this book. It made me so emotional. And not just for the reasons one would assume since it deals with the period during WWII when the Jews were treated so horribly. I loved it so much because of the understated relationships. Rosa Hubermann (Mama) seems so mean, but she's a softy at heart. Max Vandenburg, a Jewish man, goes through hell and should be broken, but because of all the little nothings that equal big somethings that Liesel Meminger does his spirt is fed. The relationship between Hans Hubermann (Papa) and Liesel is beautiful. All of the characters are going through so much hardship and many seem so uncaring until you see the real them. One of the most touching points of all was how much Rudy Steiner loves Liesel, the extents he will go for her. It makes me teary just thinking about what a good boy he was.Great read, should be mandatory. Full of great words of wisdom. Makes you appreciate all the niceties you have in life while making you jealous of the deep relationships you've missed. With great pain comes great beauty. <3
