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4.46 AVERAGE
4.46 AVERAGE
At first I was going to rate this book a 3.5, because the almost-end wasn't being interesting to me. But this book has grown in me.
I am SOBBING right now, the end is the SADDEST thing ever, despite how at the start of the book 'the death' warns you.
I'm so sad, I loved the book. I love the representation of the death in the story, specially in the scenario it is situated. How 'she' explains what's going to happen before actually happening and warning you that things keep getting worse.
Why they made Liesel suffer so much ugh she was just a kid oml :'(
I was expecting more life story about Ilsa Hermann tho. She was such an important character and there is not much explanation about her specially in the end.
The same goes for Max. I didn't like how they don't explain much about Max's end, he deserved way better :(
IDK if I'm missing anything but yeah I obviously recommend it!
I am SOBBING right now, the end is the SADDEST thing ever, despite how at the start of the book 'the death' warns you.
I'm so sad, I loved the book. I love the representation of the death in the story, specially in the scenario it is situated. How 'she' explains what's going to happen before actually happening and warning you that things keep getting worse.
Why they made Liesel suffer so much ugh she was just a kid oml :'(
I was expecting more life story about Ilsa Hermann tho. She was such an important character and there is not much explanation about her specially in the end.
The same goes for Max. I didn't like how they don't explain much about Max's end, he deserved way better :(
IDK if I'm missing anything but yeah I obviously recommend it!
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Antisemitism, Death of parent, War
Moderate: Child death, Genocide, Suicide, Violence
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
sad
medium-paced
medium-paced
Words That Hit Hard
3.5/5
The Book Thief is a historical fiction story set in Nazi Germany, about a girl named Liesel who steals books to deal with tough times, told by a weird narrator. I really liked the characters —their fear, bits of hope, and anger felt real and pulled me in. The redemption and focus on words’ power gave it an interesting angle on a rough period, keeping things meaningful without being too dark. But the writing was kind of odd and choppy. Still, I enjoyed it a lot for being different and heartfelt. My favorite line: “Trust me, though, the words were on their way, and when they arrived, Liesel would hold them in her hands like the clouds, and she would wring them out like the rain.”
3.5/5
The Book Thief is a historical fiction story set in Nazi Germany, about a girl named Liesel who steals books to deal with tough times, told by a weird narrator. I really liked the characters —their fear, bits of hope, and anger felt real and pulled me in. The redemption and focus on words’ power gave it an interesting angle on a rough period, keeping things meaningful without being too dark. But the writing was kind of odd and choppy. Still, I enjoyed it a lot for being different and heartfelt. My favorite line: “Trust me, though, the words were on their way, and when they arrived, Liesel would hold them in her hands like the clouds, and she would wring them out like the rain.”
