Based on the title I'm anticipating to read about a child, maybe in a deprived area, who steals books. The act of stealing books may be speaking to the importance of books- books have the ability to give insight into another world or another way of life, giving an individual more information and new perspectives. The word "the" in the title implies that it is about one singular and specific person. "Book" gives the information and the focus of the novel, stating what is being stolen, and the word "thief" implies the act of stealing and again emphasizes the singularity of the person completing the act.
I'm interested to begin reading the book and to see the title unfold and develop deeper meaning throughout the novel.
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New York Times Book Review: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/14/books/review/14greenj.html
I enjoyed reading your blog post because your imagination was expressed vividly. When I think of book thief I didn't get the same reaction you did. You had a more intriguing adventurous story where as I think of just a person who is not suppose to be reading these books and steals them. Also when I read the title I thought of an old setting not modern day at all. I like how you caught that it would be singular rather then more people. That went completely over my head I didn't realize that at all. Your blog post were interposing and filled with content I enjoyed reading them and our blog looks well put together.
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