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carrie_bize's review against another edition
3.0
Die Bücherdiebin handelt von einem jungen Mädchen zur Zeit des zweiten Weltkrieges. Es wird aus der Sicht des Todes beschrieben. Das fand ich schon ziemlich speziell aber gut. Der Schreibstil ist etwas besonderes. Man trifft hier auf viele sehr poetische Beschreibungen und raffiniert gesetzte Personifizierungen. Leider war die Geschichte insgesamt etwas langatmig. Gerade im Mittelteil fühlte es sich an, als wäre jeder Tag gleich. Trotzdem war es sehr gut, um zumindest erahnen zu können, wie es den Menschen in dieser Zeit ging. Es hat mich nicht so bewegt, wie ich nach vielen Empfehlungen erwartet habe aber es ist dennoch ein gutes Buch.
sarahb_513's review against another edition
4.75
This book is so good. From the point of view of death, of course it’s heartbreaking, sad, tense, but also glimmers of hope. The narrator does such a great job. Fully enjoyed every second of this book!
nfeissty's review against another edition
3.0
It was okay. The last time I read this book I was 14 and I loved the story but I think this book is written for 14 year olds. It just didn’t grab me like I remember it did when I was young. Found myself skipping some parts because it seemed like it was unnecessary.
franwyyazg's review against another edition
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
potplant's review against another edition
"It amazes me what humans can do, even when streams are running down their faces."
To paraphrase Death, It broke my heart but I'm glad I read it. A unique but familiar story about love, loss, and the power of words.
To paraphrase Death, It broke my heart but I'm glad I read it. A unique but familiar story about love, loss, and the power of words.
griminycricket's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Confinement, Death, Hate crime, Violence, Genocide, Grief, Police brutality, Racism, Vomit, Death of parent, and War
jojowhatdoyouknow's review against another edition
5.0
A story from Death’s perspective doesn’t immediately strike me as the most uplifting of tales – and true enough, at first glance The Book Thief’s main themes seem to be sorrow, destruction, anti-Semitism, loss, degradation and poverty. Somehow though, between Liesel’s stuttering triumph over her illiteracy, Rudy’s unfailing affection, Hans’ accordion and rollies and Rosa’s wardrobe sized heart, we forget that the story will not end happily (although we are reminded frequently) and instead get caught up in the beauty of Zusak’s descriptions.
The backdrop of Nazi Germany is a harsh one; in my mind’s eye it has always existed in black and white – save perhaps for the Star of David’s blazing yellow, but through Liesel – and Death’s – descriptions the landscape is bedecked in colour. I was amazed at how vividly Zusak described everything – the weather, which we usually see as something banal to discuss became so important as we saw life through the eyes of the basement-confined Max. I found that The Book Thief achieved that wonderful feat of reminding us that the citizens of war torn countries don’t cease being citizens, their lives continue to be full of the daily struggles which they faced before war descended; their hurt may be greater, their situations more precarious, but they are, in the end, still people.
The Book Thief sneaks up on you and pickpockets your soul; but for me, I gave it gladly.
The backdrop of Nazi Germany is a harsh one; in my mind’s eye it has always existed in black and white – save perhaps for the Star of David’s blazing yellow, but through Liesel – and Death’s – descriptions the landscape is bedecked in colour. I was amazed at how vividly Zusak described everything – the weather, which we usually see as something banal to discuss became so important as we saw life through the eyes of the basement-confined Max. I found that The Book Thief achieved that wonderful feat of reminding us that the citizens of war torn countries don’t cease being citizens, their lives continue to be full of the daily struggles which they faced before war descended; their hurt may be greater, their situations more precarious, but they are, in the end, still people.
The Book Thief sneaks up on you and pickpockets your soul; but for me, I gave it gladly.
rhondawhite97's review against another edition
5.0
This book is perfect in every way. Well-rounded characters with much character development (even the narrator), interesting setting, intriguing storyline, beautiful writing style, a touching message, and a few plot twists that left me speechless. Definitely my most favorite book!