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becksreading's review
4.5
Graphic: Antisemitism, Confinement, Genocide, and Grief
booksjessreads'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
The first thing I would like to say is that this book made me CRY. Uncontrollably. This is the third book in my life that's ever made me cry but I don't mind since this book was so worth it! It's ripped my heart out and torn it to shreds but until you pick it up yourself you will understand why I felt this pain, and why I say I don't mind.
It's set in Nazi Germany in WWII and gives such a poignant account of life for the main character Liesel. I loved her relationships with Hans, Rudy and Max. They all made my heart so full. And whilst I wasn't Rosa's biggest fan in the beginning, by the end I did really appreciate her.
What I found most interesting about the novel was how it was narrated by Death. Death had dark wit but also told the story in such a moving way. His telling of Liesel's life gives the story even more intrigue. I was just astounded by this element of the book and whilst sad and dark in places, it just kept the story interesting so much so that I just couldn't put this down. It was so poetic, had a powerful narrative and loveable characters.
Normally I go quite in depth with my reviews but this book has taken all the words out of my mouth so I am left speechless. It was truly incredible and I really urge you to pick this book up and give it a read. Make sure you have tissues near by.
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Hate crime, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Antisemitism, Child death, Confinement, Death, Grief, Police brutality, and Violence
andrewhatesham's review
- 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
gabrielab'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
4.5
Graphic: Antisemitism, Confinement, and Death
readingbetweenthenotes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Antisemitism, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Grief, Murder, Suicide, Torture, Violence, and Xenophobia
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
namizaela's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Antisemitism, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Grief, Hate crime, and Violence
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, and Misogyny