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oraclejenn's review against another edition
5.0
Books have always been an escape for me, much like the main character. It's rare that I find a book that both completely empties me out and yet fills me to overflowing at the same time. This is such a book.
From the words of Death, the narrator to the strength of each character - whether a strength that is on the side of good or bad - this book is the perfect snapshot of both the beauty and ugliness of humanity.
From the words of Death, the narrator to the strength of each character - whether a strength that is on the side of good or bad - this book is the perfect snapshot of both the beauty and ugliness of humanity.
michellejesky's review against another edition
5.0
All I can write is "wow"! Once I got into this, I couldn't put it down. I love the friendships that the main character fostered throughout this story. This book was amazing. I can't believe it's considered a "teen" book though. I know the girl is a teen and a teenager can "get" the story, but I never would have guessed that it was in that genre!
emsherlock's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
ranaramona's review against another edition
2.0
Mira honestamente esta sobrevalorado
Me gustó y no miento pero hasta la mitad del libro es bastante lento.
Luego tambien pero ya estás familiarizada con los personajes y tal.
Si me puse un poquito tonta con la lagrimita al final pero en general no es para tanto.
Se me hizo bastante largo y no lo recomendaria a nadie......
Me gustó y no miento pero hasta la mitad del libro es bastante lento.
Luego tambien pero ya estás familiarizada con los personajes y tal.
Si me puse un poquito tonta con la lagrimita al final pero en general no es para tanto.
Se me hizo bastante largo y no lo recomendaria a nadie......
tarlly's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This book stayed with me long after I finished reading it. Highly recommend.
ingeborgkorme's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.5
nanvazq's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best things I've read in a long time. Zusak managed to find joy in a tale about one of the most depressing chapters in history and he did it with characters I cared about. I'm sorry this is a listed as a YA book in the U.S. because it deserves a bigger audience.
janmacwill's review against another edition
5.0
This is an excellent book, especially for anyone who values a story well told, a reminder about the history of both human kindness and human atrocities, and characters one can care about. Zusak has Death narrate the story, and it is very effective. He expounds on how words have affected and ruled us, and has a really good mastery of using language, himself.
The story seems to go slow at times, but no matter what, it is well worth the read!
The story seems to go slow at times, but no matter what, it is well worth the read!