This novel griped me from the onset and then it delivered through out. For once a lengthy novel that didn't seem like a chore. Zusak is a writer that understands what the reader wants. There is nothing else to say other than buy it and read it. How can the opening line, "Here is a small fact, you are going to die" not make you want to read on. Honestly...You should read it. Here is another novel by a new writer that should be mentioned.(a debut) It was a very pleasant surprise recently. Well written, intriguing, but very different.A Final DanceRemarkable writing.