A Girl Made of Darkness
I really love the word flippant. It really sets a mood to the first page. But, Liesel Meminger, what happened to you? A little more that a year and you have already built up anger. Was she targeting this book the whole time? And what was this about her mama? Is the really problem the fact that she feels abandoned, or is it something more than that?
Darkness is such a powerful word. Because it is such a powerful word, it sets a very intense mood. I think it sets a mood that fits. It works well for a section title because it is big, where people can see it.
Life to more life, and death to more death
So, I know the idea of the grim reaper amuses death, but does this? Does he like more death more than more life? Or does more death just make him busier? I think that this line shows a lot of exaggeration in the risk of taking risks.
The Joy of Cigarettes
I never knew what cigarette could do! In this section, Liesel had a different attitude she is thankful for the gift, rather than taking them and hiding them away. It was especially interesting when Mama didn't care that she had gotten books.
I always thought that cigarettes were bad and could kill you, but this section showed me that if you use something bad in the right way, it could be good. If it weren't for cigarettes, #3 on Liesel's happy list wouldn't be check off.
Only the final chapter
I thought that when Death said only the chapter was left, the two would have waited, so, I was was very much surprised when Liesel asked to read it. What was even more shocking was when Hans said yes. Hans seems to adore Liesel and also cares about educati her. Liesel, though, doesn't seem to total recognize this yet. Will she recognize this later in the book? Or will something tragic happen before she realizes it?
A Town Walker
Wow! Now Mama has gotten out of carrying the laundry, what next? Is Liesel going to have to wash and dry it too? Also, what a rude thing to say! "I'm sure you get an allowance for keeping the little one, don't you?" Why would you say that in front of Liesel? Are you trying to make it awkward?
I feel kind of bad for Liesel when she is with her Mama because she becomes a slave. With Papa, she wakes up from the morbid mood Mama puts her in, and turns into a happy young girl.
Yes Mama
Why do I have to hear this so much? Poor Liesel, this is how she survives! I am so tired of Liesel saying "Yes Mama." It seems likes Mama almost treats her like a slave. What really broke my heart was instead of saying good girl, she hold a spoon up to Liesel's nose and threatens her.
To bad that is the only thing that she really survives. I feel so bad because of Mama's actions. Why would you tell a girl to do something harsh and the threaten to beat her, too? Isn't it already enough?
Dead Letters
What? How did we flash forward 4 years? I can't believe that Hans was thinking about writing her a letter with her Mama's signature. That shows just how much he cares about her feelings. Lying to save her feelings? That takes gut. Then, at the end of the section, it says many happy returns. Foreshadowing?
Even Papa's music
Even Papa's music was DARK??? How? Papa always lights Liesel up, what has happened? Why has her world been darkened? But, how did mama gather the courage to say "I'm sorry" I think that that was huge for mama. Too bad Liesel was too shocked to here mama apologize to her.
Liesel was hit hard both literally and figuratively by the beating. It finally hit her that she won't hear from her real mama again. I wonder if Mama is really satisfied. Did she really need that money? Poor Liesel...
Hitler's Birthday, 1940
Wow! Liesel still checked the mailbox? She is very persistent. It is interesting how much Germans love fires. But why burn so many books? Reading should be valued in all forms of literature. Also, pinning the flag to the window, is that really an honor? But, things started to fall apart at the dinner.
I think that the dinner was doomed from the start. It seems like Hans is really soft, but when him and Hans Junior start arguing about politics, everything always seems to go down hill. Why?
You Coward
Wow! Those two words can be so powerful. Those two words can end a relationship. What happened to the father son talk. Politics seem to over power feelings. Who knows what will happen to Hans Junior now?
100 Percent Pure German Sweat
Ew! Just the title gives me a gross picture in my mind. I could just imagine how busy the street was and how gross it smelled. What really grossed me out was the detail put in to describing the bloody ankle. The author did a really good job of describing it and making it very gruesome.
Burning words were torn from their sentences
Wow! That sentence is powerful. I can just picture burning words being ripped out of the sentence. I think that Zusak has a way with words that makes them visual instead of auditory. It is so cool!
The Gates of Thievery
Let me Just start by saying wow. Corpse of collected books. That sounds so cool! Corpses? Books? I would have never connect those. I also love "Orange and red embers looked like defected candy." Wow! Rejected candy. That last candy in the bowl after Halloween. This is another cool sentence!
What I really love is the last three sentences. "Actually. Gorget the ten minutes. The gates open now. " That is funny! Death is so impatient! We see this in the prologue too. He comes to take people too early and he said ten minutes, not ten seconds. Wow.
I hate him
Well, Liesel, you have officially crossed the line. Hans even got strict. I'm sure a lot of people don't like him either, but you can't say that!!!! Haven't you picked that up yet? He rules Germany. They will take you! Liesel!
Book of Fire
This title is pretty literal. I mean the book was still on fire. Why would Liesel pick it up? What I can't believe is that the lady from the shop was watching her the whole time! Surprise, surprise! She seems like the nosy neighbor that knows everything. Maybe she will come in handy in the book. Then again, maybe she won't.
I wonder why the book was blue. It seems like blue is a very mellow, and this situation is very intense. Did Mark Suzak do this purposefully? I would think so because he seems to think a lot of things out before putting them in the text.
The thrill of being ignored
Ha! I know how that feels! You are so unnoticed that if you committed a crime, no one would notice. It is really easy to sneak around when you are unnoticed. It is even easier when you are Liesel sized. Oh, the thrill of being ignored!
P.S. Being ignored is especially nice if you need to plan something.
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