Reviews tagging 'Racism'

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

105 reviews

marsknows's review against another edition

emotional 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? Yes

5.0

This has to be one of my all-time favourite books - though I usually consume it via Audiobook as the narration is fantastic. 
I often don't go in for sad tales. Still, the artistry and beauty of the writing, characters and emotional vulnerability of this book leaves me feeling all the richer after every read! 
I love the mood and the way the visual atmospheres are painted for you, and will always treasure The Book Theif.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cursing, Racism, Death, War, Violence, and Suicide

kade_s's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Genocide, Grief, War, Death, Child death, Death of parent, Antisemitism, and Hate crime

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Racism, Suicide, Car accident, and Child abuse

Minor: Bullying

lexieellis13's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• 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? It's complicated

5.0

One of the most profoundly beautiful and thought-provoking books I have ever read. The emotions felt during this read were unreal, and the storytelling and language used made it even better. I love this book with my entire heart.

5/5 Stars Quality
5/5 Stars Enjoyed

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Grief, Death of parent, Antisemitism, Hate crime, Death, Genocide, Racism, Racial slurs, and Religious bigotry

hitheremynameislisa's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Child death, War, Violence, Suicide, Hate crime, Death, Death of parent, Blood, Antisemitism, Police brutality, Murder, Genocide, and Racism

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Grief

leahpardon's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

• 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Suicide, Child death, Death, War, Sexism, Racism, Medical trauma, Genocide, and Antisemitism

breeezzy's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Death of parent, Antisemitism, Death, War, Child death, Violence, Racism, Racial slurs, Grief, and Genocide

kayaa's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Child death, Blood, and Racism

sarahkinney's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Grief, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Blood, Classism, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Violence, and War

sophiejo_'s review against another edition

4.0

[immediately post book] BRILLIANT writing but this hurt DEEP. update review to come 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death, and Racism

Moderate: War

alerdman's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Genocide, Death of parent, War, Antisemitism, and Violence

Moderate: Child death, Sexism, Racism, and Hate crime