The Book Thief

What do you think of the letter the mayor's wife leaves for Liesel inside the dictionary and thesaurus? Does it change your opinion of Ilsa Hermann?

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The letter is pretty kind. Ilsa Hermann apologizing for firing Rosa and tells Liesel that Liesel can "steal" her books but only only one at a time: she won't stop her. Frau Hermann also tells her that she wants Liesel will start coming to the front door again. I think Frau Hermann is happy to have a girl like Liesel in her life. She wants to encourage and help Liesel.