A review by thestorydoer
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

dark emotional 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

The strongest written book I have ever read. Markus Zusak adopts an almost poetic writing style to imitate the voice of death, the narrator of this book. It is very well executed, each of the characters are loveable and the entire plot is so emotional. The amount of foreshadowing used throughout the book could've been toned down, but that's just a minor gripe in the books scope. My favourite book I've ever read, easy recommendation for those who like slow reads.
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