The Book Thief by: Markus Zusaf

The first book from the summer reading list that I will be discussing is, The Book Thief, by Markus Zusaf. This is a holocaust book with a unique narrator, Death himself.  It follows a young girl through the second world war as she struggles to survive harsh and challenging situations.  So far I am impressed by the imagery he incorporates in the story. His use of color, specifically, adds to the abstract telling that amplifies the readers appreciation of death as an everpresent theme. I am compelled to read further by my fascination with the notice that Death would take of a living girl and her struggles in what, I imagine would be a very busy time for Death. Death's release of the soul from the body is actually reminiscent of the Showtime Series, Dead Like Me, from a decade ago.