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A review by bobinsbooknook
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
challenging
dark
sad
fast-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
Fearful this book would be an overhyped and unsure how a 550+ historical fiction on nazi Germany could keep me engaged… my god am I kicking myself now for not picking it up sooner!!
The story alone was incredibly moving and filled to the brim with such loveable and complex characters. I fell in love with all the characters and how they each develop and shape throughout the book. The relationships which develop between so many of the characters felt so natural and well written with brilliant plot points.
The writing style was executed perfectly. The narration choice from this character of death was flawless and created such a unique perspective which was both charming and harrowing in all the best ways! The prose created such poetic quotes and kept me hooked on every single page!
The fact that even though the story explicit tells us the death of key characters way before they happen - it doesn’t detract from the impact of their death. If anything it created this bittersweet reading experience where as you continue to fall in love with the characters you know they’re set to die!
Not only can I not fault this book, but it is without doubt one of THE best books I’ve had the pleasure of reading. Will be a go-to for future recommendations and will absolutely be rereading in future.
The story alone was incredibly moving and filled to the brim with such loveable and complex characters. I fell in love with all the characters and how they each develop and shape throughout the book. The relationships which develop between so many of the characters felt so natural and well written with brilliant plot points.
The writing style was executed perfectly. The narration choice from this character of death was flawless and created such a unique perspective which was both charming and harrowing in all the best ways! The prose created such poetic quotes and kept me hooked on every single page!
Not only can I not fault this book, but it is without doubt one of THE best books I’ve had the pleasure of reading. Will be a go-to for future recommendations and will absolutely be rereading in future.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Xenophobia, Death of parent, War
Minor: Suicide, Abandonment