The Book Thief

My shelf listing is a lie, it's not really read, I still haven't finished. I've tried for 2 years and can't make this book work for me. The writing is gorgeous and lush and heartbreaking and the story is interesting. It's not the book, it's me. I loved I Am the Messenger....does that help? I'm feeling a lot of bookshame, here. I'm sorry, Leisel. It's me, not you.