A review by spideyreads
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

A beautiful novel. I didn't know it was possible for a human to write like this. Figurative language on every page, lovable characters with great depth, and a haunting narrator. It was fascinating to read about WW2 from the perspective of a young German girl instead of a Holocaust narrative, which is what the majority of WW2 fiction I read is. Perfect for readers of any age. This book will stay with me for a long time. Unforgettable. Important.
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