Post #2 Setting

The setting in the Book Thief is completely unique and is like nothing I have read before. To me it is realistic and dark. The book conveys realistically Germany during World War 2 with the mixture of peoples thoughts about the regime and what it was doing. It didn't feel like a black and white history book where it says that almost everyone loved Hitler or they hated him. In the book it shows many where stereotypical Nazi zealots but some had mixed feelings or were unsure what to think about the changes that were happening. What also adds to the realistic setting is how bland the town is where the story takes place, there is no special place or attribute that makes it important or interesting. To me its the characters that push the story along contrary to some books where is almost feels like the setting does. Yet that may not be true, while the setting is bland and grey and the characters vibrant and active. The setting ultimately pushes the story along, with a country pulling out of a recession and conquering most of europe that gives the book its plot. I am going to guess that as the book progresses the settings tone will get darker and darker as Germany starts to lose the war.