Review by katie0528 - The Book Thief

katie0528 's review for:

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

4.25

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I read this once as a child and I'm glad I came back to it. It hits differently as an adult who has the capibility to understand the horrors humanity can bring on itself. The dual story of Lisel and Death tells a heart wrenching story of a poor foster family in Germany that takes in a Jew named Max during World War II. Together, they learn the power of words, storytelling, and the power of love.

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