Emma from Blue Chicken Ninja wrote a post yesterday about favourite last sentences from books you have read. I was pleasantly surprised to see the first sentence she had included was from the book I had just finished, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
I was actually considering writing a little something on this book anyway, as I really enjoyed it, then this post of Emma’s came up, and enlightened me to the fact that there was a film of the book too!! If you already know this, sorry, but as I said yesterday, I only know the classics, and when I come across more modern movies, I get excited, thinking everyone else is like me, and isn’t up to date!!
Anyway…. Emma’s favourite last line…
Death. Yes, the book is written from the perspective of Death, sort of letting us know Death is not a bad thing, but merely the one who has to go around, collecting all the souls, when a death occurs. He focuses on the story of a young girl Liesel Memminger, and how Death seems to visit her, or those around her, a few times, and the books that seem to be the defining items at moments in her life.
Set in the late 1930’s and early 1940’s in Nazi Germany, it follows the story of a young girl, sent to live with foster parents. The couple who take her in aren’t enamoured of the Nazi beliefs, and are Jew sympathisers, who end up taking in a young Jewish man, to help him hide, and survive. I don’t want to say too much, it would make you reading the book a pointless activity!
There is the sweetness of a young love story within the book… Bittersweet, I should say… But I shan’t say any more, that gives things away!
The 
The book was amazing. I would recommend all to read it. The film…beautifully shot, but missing so many key parts in the book, and characters. But hey, what’s a film maker to do? They only have 90 odd minutes to try and picturise a novel! So therefore, if you have seen the film, read the book… You will get so much more of the background, the whole story!
Happy reading, hopefully!!!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Aug 20, 2015 @ 20:11:32
Sounds like a good book and something a little different. 🙂
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Aug 20, 2015 @ 20:21:43
It is a fantastic book Judy,mi highly recommend it!
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 23:40:19
The book thief is my ultimate favorite! Happy to connect! Do check out my writings too, will appreciate your reviews ❤
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Aug 20, 2015 @ 05:37:10
Hi! I’ll pop over!
Yes it is an amazing book!
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 23:09:11
Loved the book and the film. 🙂
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 23:13:07
A great story!!!
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 22:53:25
Saw the movie, which was OK but, yes, I suspected it was missing the spirit and character of the book. Will add the book to my list!
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 22:58:01
You must Mitch! It is so well written!!!!
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 20:33:34
I enjoyed The Book Thief. The perspective from Death’s point of view was so unique.
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 21:57:06
It was so well written!
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 22:18:26
I thought the movie did a “pretty”good job with the book. I liked the way they had Death as the narrator. Great voice on that actor.
They softened Mamma up, but they did a good job with Papa and Rudy.
What did you think of the movie?
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 22:20:04
I liked the movie too, for what it was, but having read the book… There were gaping holes… But beautifully made!
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 22:21:47
Agreed, gaping holes. If only Peter Jackson had gotten ahold of those rights, he could have made a 3 movie block buster and add characters! 😛
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 22:53:20
Lol!!!! He could have indeed!!!
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 18:22:44
Ahh! I want to read this now it sounds good! I’m adding it to my TBR list now 🙂
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 18:33:58
Its a really good read! 😊😊
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 17:36:24
Aren’t the movies always horrible?! The producers can never copy the book! The Scorch Trials is coming out and it is missing the whole MAIN PLOT!! And don’t even get me started on the HTTYD and PJO series! takes a deep breath and calms down so yeah
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 18:29:56
Its a band wagon we can all jump on, especially when its to do with out fav books!!!
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Aug 20, 2015 @ 17:39:32
Exactly!
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Aug 20, 2015 @ 18:01:56
☺
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 17:25:42
That book is great! Read it, all of you 🙂
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 18:20:19
Another fan!!! 😊😊😊
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 18:46:22
Yes. I didn’t thought much of the book before reading it, but when I started to read I realized it was a book I will remember forever 🙂
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 18:48:56
Yeah… Its slow starting, but boy does it build up!!!
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 19:03:34
Agree 😉
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 21:55:36
😊
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 17:08:26
I have been delaying it ! need to start.
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 18:19:51
Make sure you do!!!! 😊
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 16:34:15
You are caught by books again 😉
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 17:53:17
Always sis! I love books!!!!
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 18:01:13
A good thing to love 🙂
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 18:31:23
🔰🔰🔰😊😊😊
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 15:53:41
This book was amazing. Written so beautifully 🙂
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 15:56:33
Absolutely! 😊
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 15:53:07
I loved that book, and I thought the narrator was the best part. Movie was good too, but the book…well, you know.
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 15:56:17
Yup, I know!!!
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 15:39:48
So true, I was super impressed by the book, my favorite. And I thoroughly enjoyed the movie too. I cried when both ended. And yes, that last line is absolutely chilling.
It’s a great bundle.
P.S. You wrote 1040s instead of 1940’s. You can edit my comment after that 😛
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 15:42:37
Lol! I’ll go do that now!!! 😀
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 15:49:46
🙂
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 15:43:34
Checked and corrected!!! 😊
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 15:37:02
Wow. That’s the book I’m reading. Its going amazing. I’m loving it.
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 15:41:49
An amazing book! Glad you’re enjoying it!!!
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 15:35:40
I remember reading ‘The Book Thief’ and thoroughly enjoying it!
Best, Matt
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Aug 19, 2015 @ 15:36:12
It was a brilliant read!
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