Summary“Like most miseries, it began with apparent happiness” (84). At the beginning, we are introduced to the narrator as Death. He informs readers that he has many stories, but only remembers the ones that interest him. The story of Liesel Meminger is one of them, because he was always fascinated by her willingness to experience the most horrible moments. It should be noted, however, that this story does not have a happy ending. Death makes this clear before we even have a chance to hope. He tells us that everyone dies; how long they last is really the only difference. Once this sordid fact is established, he mentions that it was Liesel who first caught his attention. It was on a train with Liesel's mother and brother where they were traveling when death made its first appearance in the book thief's life. He took his brother's soul and only glanced sincerely at the girl, not really noticing her as he did his work. She knew her brother was dead at that point, but the shock wouldn't really take hold of her until she snatched a book from where it had fallen near her brother's hastily made grave. After his burial, Liesel and her mother continued on their way and arrived in Molching, where she met Hans and Rosa Hubermann. During the first months of her arrival, nightmares tormented her, haunting her with images of Werner, her brother and his cold, dead eyes. It is Hans who comforts her and, thanks to this, she begins to trust him and truly consider him as her father. She also enjoys his company, as he knows how to play the accordion and always smiles and winks happily at her. He also starts teaching her to read the book she got that same day... middle of paper ... by American bombers and everyone except Liesel dies in the street. Liesel only survives because she was writing her own book and was in the basement when the bombs hit. When she is rescued by the police, she rushes to look for her parents and Rudy, but only finds them both dead. The story ends with his adoption by Ilsa Hermann. Of course, this doesn't mean the story is over; there is an epilogue. Max survives the war and later finds his way back to Liesel, who rejoices when they finally meet. When Liesel finally dies, death takes her away from the others and shows her the book she was writing when the bombs fell. She asks him if he understands the meaning, to which he responds with his own wise advice. When death takes his soul away for good this time, and takes a last look at the title of the book. The Book Thief by Liesel Meminger.