Having just finished reading Markus Zusak's The Book Thief I struggle to put the experience into words. It is easily one of the most emotionally enthralling books I've read, and one of very very few that could bring tears to my eyes.

The story is narrated by Death, and tells the tale of a young girl living through Nazi Germany. It's strength lies in the exquisite writing style and absolutely real characters. The novel also maintains a poignant balance between the occasional beauty of the world, and the overwhelming pain and suffering of the time.

This is definitely worth reading.