Reviews tagging 'Hate crime'

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

119 reviews

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

kccool12255's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

It was a little longer than I anticipated, and took me a LOT longer to read than I thought it would. The ending was heartbreaking, I can't believe everything that happened. But overall, this book was incredible. I didn't understand most of it, but it was so much fun to read. Will definitely be rereading in the future so I can get a better sense of it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Addiction, Death, Racial slurs, Hate crime, and Cursing

Minor: Child abuse

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

devyreadz's review against another edition

dark emotional informative inspiring sad 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Genocide, Antisemitism, Violence, Death, Hate crime, War, and Injury/Injury detail

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

emmerylynn's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense 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? No

5.0

This is my favorite book of all time. The writing, the voice of Death, the emotions delivered through the characters’ experiences. So tragic, but beautifully crafted. I wish I could read this for the first time again. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Antisemitism, War, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Grief, Genocide, Death of parent, Hate crime, Torture, Violence, and Child death

smkelly1997's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring sad slow-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

4.75

This book is very slow but it is beautifully written. I laughed and I cried. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Antisemitism, Injury/Injury detail, War, Classism, Gore, Hate crime, Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, and Religious bigotry

lunehyungseoisgay's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Antisemitism, Death, Deportation, War, Violence, Genocide, and Murder

josie24601'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? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Antisemitism, Child death, Death, Gun violence, and War

Moderate: Deportation, Suicide, and Hate crime

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