LOVED IT! 
 This is one of those books that I will always remember. The kind that I will find myself randomly thinking about here and there. I can count on less than my ten fingers the amount of books that have affected me in such a way, and this is one that will stay with me. 
 Death as the narrator was a brilliant decision. I loved seeing the lives of those on Himmel Street and his interpretations of Liesel's day to day life while living there. That he was so deeply affected by this little girl's life was fascinating and touching. I found myself just as attached to Liesel and to the band of characters that surround her while living in Molching. 
 There were times in this book that I laughed, times that I cried, and times that I just felt like cheering Liesel along. I could feel Hans' love for Liesel, and I loved him and how easily he showed that he cared. I loved Rudy and am glad that he was such a good friend to Liesel. 
 I think this is a book that everyone should read. This would be a perfect book to make as a required reading assignment for high school students. There is just something about it- could be the characters, could be the emotion, could be the narration- that makes you feel like you could be right there with Liesel as the story unfolds. 
 I can see a possible reread in the future. LOVED IT!