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kitza2000's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Antisemitism, Blood, Child death, and War
Minor: Abandonment
siennakt30's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Grief, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Religious bigotry, Suicide, Violence, and War
syd991's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I will say the narration took some getting used to, with Death being the narrator and all. I didn’t mind the straight to the point style, however there was something about it that made starting the book slightly difficult for me.
Once I’d gotten past the narration (again, this issue is just my personal preference of style), I started to really enjoy it. The characters are loveable, you feel their joy and pain, and truly understand their triumphs and failures.
This book also makes the list of now 4 books to have ever made me cry (Can you tell I don’t cry often over books?). That’s really saying something, about me personally and the emotion the Zusak puts into this book. It’s truly heartbreaking.
Everyone should read this at least once in their lives. It’s too powerful and well-written for someone to keep it on a shelf.
Graphic: Antisemitism, War, Violence, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Child death, Gore, and Cursing
Minor: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Self harm
bookgal1990's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, War, Genocide, Death of parent, and Death
Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Cultural appropriation, Gore, Grief, Murder, Religious bigotry, Violence, and War
sarah_onyxartemis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Antisemitism, Child death, Cursing, Death of parent, Death, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Suicide, Violence, and War
Moderate: Abandonment, Gore, Genocide, Murder, Religious bigotry, Torture, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Bullying, Blood, Gun violence, Hate crime, Medical trauma, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
vanadiumbean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Hate crime, Antisemitism, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Slavery, Violence, War, and Xenophobia
zaraloureads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Antisemitism, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Hate crime, and War
taleofabibliophile's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Antisemitism, Death, Genocide, Grief, Hate crime, Murder, Bullying, Suicide, Child death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Gore, Cursing, Racism, and Violence
Minor: Blood, Cancer, Sexism, and Misogyny
andrewhatesham's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Antisemitism, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, and Genocide
Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Gore, Grief, and Suicide
anastasiamakes's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Antisemitism, Xenophobia, and Death
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Physical abuse
Minor: Gore and Forced institutionalization