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I think it's really interesting that I didn't feel really sad when it was over. I mean, the topics were so sad, so part of me feels like I should have been really, really crying, that I should have been devastated. I was surprised that I wasn't. That I didn't cry. Nazi Germany. The Holocaust. Racism. Poverty. Friends & family lost. War. But yet somehow, via a narrator that is Death, such a beautiful story was created. I closed the book after finishing the final page & felt a twinge of disappointment, because I really didn't want it to be over. I didn't want to say goodbye. I don't know if it varies by edition, but the back of my book includes an interview with the author, & I found that his thoughts reflected mine. He said that when he was finished, he really missed the characters, like Lindsey said. I couldn't agree more. Somehow, he created these people that were completely endearing, no matter their abrasiveness or other unbecoming character traits. I felt a true affection for them, & I'm sad that I don't get to continue down a story with them.
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Zusak also said that because of this connection with his characters, some parts of the book were absolutely devastating for him to write. He said that he was a "total wreck" working through parts of the book where the subject matter was more difficult. I love that he had such a strong affection for his characters.
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I really, really loved this book. I think that I count it as one of my favorites.
3 comments:
I didn't have the interview with Zusak at the end of my book, so i am glad you talked about this. i love knowing the mindset of the author.
I have to admit, i did choke up at the end of the book. I was sad that Liesel was left alone (until max came back). I was happy that at least alex steiner made it.
i really want to know the rest of leisel's story...
it is one of my favorites too. good pick for our first read. i think everyone had it on their list.
p.s. i like the header. :)
I was bored. :) Is it okay?
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