The first book that I know of that is narrated by Death… “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak is a compelling book that you just cant put down.  At first I thought not another book on the whole holocaust theme, but Zusak has a special way with words and has created a clever story.

Whilst any book narrated by Death and set in Nazi Germany is bound to be about doom and gloom, and yes this book does have an element of that, “The Book Thief” weaves an interesting tale of characters trying to survive in trying times.

Here is Markus Zusak talking about his book and what inspired him.

It is intriguing how the power of words helped people endure their difficulties.  Reading and writing managed to occupy the mind, create a healthy distraction from reality, stimulate imaginations and give people hope.

The story revolves around a young girl growing up in Munich during the 2nd World War with her foster parents.  The interesting characters and their relationships, are entertaining and well thought through.  There is enough intrigue and suspense to keep you turning pages, but it is not over done, in the sense that it becomes unbelievable – The Book Thief takes you right into people’s lives in small town near Munich during war.

It is a must read book!  Put it on your list if you haven’t read it.