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Book 8. Untitled. by Carrie Asai. 4.00 · 5 Ratings · published 2014 · 1 edition. Want to Read. Rate it: The Book of the Sword (Samurai Girl, #1), The Book of the Shadow (Samurai Girl, #2), The Book of the Pearl (Samurai Girl, #3), The Book of the Wind (Sam...
June 1, 2003. Media type. Paperback. Samurai Girl is a series of six novels by author Carrie Asai. It tells the story of Heaven Kogo, who as a baby was the lone survivor of a plane crash and was adopted by the wealthy Kogo family.
- Death
- Liesel Meminger
- Hans Hubermann
- Rosa Hubermann
- Ilsa Hermann
- Max Vandenburg
- Rudy Steiner
- Alex Steiner
- Frau Holtzapfel
- Michael Holtzapfel
The narrator of the story. Death is initially sardonic, with a darkly wry sense of humor, but as the novel progresses and World War II accelerates, Death expresses weariness and remorse about having to collect so many souls. Read an in-depth analysis of Death.
The protagonist of the story. Liesel changes from an angry, distrusting character to one who deeply loves her family and friends. By the end of the book she has a strong personal moral code, and is not afraid to endanger herself to enforce it. Read an in-depth analysis of Liesel Meminger.
Liesel’s foster father. Hans is patient and gentle with Liesel, and is the first adult able to win her trust. He is constantly motivated to help others, and his strong sense of right and wrong causes him to act against his own best interests. Read an in-depth analysis of Hans Hubermann.
Liesel’s foster mother. Unlike her husband, Rosa first comes across as cold and impatient. The story reveals through her treatment of Liesel and willingness to take in Max, however, that beneath her tough exterior she is in fact kind and caring. Read an in-depth analysis of Rosa Hubermann.
The mayor’s wife. At the start of the book Ilsa is so shattered by the death of her son she can barely function as a person, but once she begins interacting with Liesel, she opens up and show sensitivity and concern. Read an in-depth analysis of Ilsa Hermann.
The Hubermann’s secret lodger. When Max comes to hide in the Hubermanns’, he is cautious and withdrawn. As he grows stronger, he reveals his tremendous rage towards Hitler, which motivates him to stay alive no matter what. Of all the characters, he most understands Liesel’s experience, and the two become not just friends but soul mates. Read an in-...
Liesel’s best friend. With his blond hair, blue eyes, and athletic and intellectual talents, Rudy is the physical embodiment of the perfect Aryan specimen, but he has surprising sensitivity and compassion. He is in love with Liesel and is always there for her. Read an in-depth analysis of Rudy Steiner.
Rudy’s father. Alex’s inability to sacrifice his son to the Nazi training camp results in his being drafter into the army. At the end of the book, he is filled remorse for having survived the war while his family died.
The Hubermanns’ neighbor. She initially comes across as mean and uncharitable, as she has an ongoing feud with Rosa Hubermann and is rude to Liesel, but she turns out to be extremely vulnerable after the death of her son.
Frau Holtzapfel’s son, who survives the war. Michael is destroyed by guilt over having survived, and wanting to continue living.
Jun 1, 2003 · When I was six months old, I dropped from the sky -- the lone survivor of a deadly Japanese plane crash. The newspapers named me Heaven. I was adopted by a wealthy family in Tokyo, pampered, and protected. For nineteen years, I thought I was lucky. I'm learning how wrong I was.
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Jun 1, 2003 · 3.59. 954 ratings76 reviews. When I was six months old, I dropped from the sky -- the lone survivor of a deadly Japanese plane crash. The newspapers called me Heaven. I was adopted by a wealthy family in Tokyo, pampered, and protected. For nineteen years, I thought I was lucky.
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