A review by freppy
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

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

4.5

The story of a young girl, a step family, and their community inside Nazi Germany brings a context and perspective that tells a powerful story. From the narrator to the structure, it is theatrical in nature, which took me a moment to warm up to, but I was drawn in chapter by chapter, and am so glad I finally met these characters and this story.
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