I started reading this book quite some time ago. I put it down after 50 pages. Again I decided to read this book after reading The Book Thief. I wanted to taste something different on world war II. 
 What I feel different about this book that it describes the life of two people of two opposite sides. We see how the war had changed the life of people in both sides. We also see how Werner and Marie symbolizes that humanity is greater than war and any other things. 
 My only complain about this book is it is a bit slow. And there are a lots of details. I am not a fond of slow reads. So I had problem at the start of this book. But after reading patiently I got used to the style. Then I enjoyed it thoroughly. 
 My favorite character of this book is Frederick. My favorite quotes of this book are delivered by Frederick. 
 "Some people are weak in some ways, sir. Others in other ways." 
 "Your problem, Werner," says Frederick, "is that you still believe you own your life." 
 "Frederick pours the water onto the ground, "I will not." 
 I wish Werner had the same kind of bravery and determination. But I agree that Werner symbolizes common people. We want to say a lot of brave things, want to do a lot of brave things but couldn't find the courage to speak. So I understand how the author portrayed Werner. 
 I liked reading this book. I would recommend it to everyone who wants to read historical fiction and on world war II.