Synopsis: SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION - THIS NOVEL IS NARRATED BY DEATH. It's a small story, about: a girl, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. ANOTHER THING YOU SHOULD KNOW - DEATH WILL VISIT THE BOOK THIEF THREE TIMES.

Pages: 554

Rating: 10/10

best way. Bring tissues!

Synopsis: VIII is the story of Hal: a young, handsome, gifted warrior, who believes he has been chosen to lead his people. But he is plagued by the ghosts of his family's violent past and, once he rises to power, he turns to murder and rapacious cruelty. He is Henry VIII.

Pages: 399

Rating: 8/10

Overall: A fast-paced look at Henry VIII's life through his own eyes. He is as fascinating as he was cruel and unforgiving. And his demons leave a sour taste in your mouth, wondering why it had to go so wrong for him.