The Book Thief

What purpose does this section of the novel serve?

The book thief "Beside the Railway Line"

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This really represents the tone and mood of the novel as well as Death's role as narrator. THe misery of innocent souls dying beside the railway tracks in front of unconcerned German soldiers says it all.

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