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A review by louu
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? No
4.75
It is a book that should be read before or after the diary of Anne Frank. Before anyone thinks that wars have a winner, and after you forget how important words are. How important it is to remain kind.
(spoilers ahead)
The fact that death is the narrator is my favorite part. It is original, and it is necessary.
I imagined the death of the entire town, in the start of the novel. I prepared myself for the death of the entire town throughout the reading. Memento mori.
But when death describes it, it doesn't matter how much you've practiced it, it hurts.
(spoilers ahead)
The fact that death is the narrator is my favorite part. It is original, and it is necessary.
I imagined the death of the entire town, in the start of the novel. I prepared myself for the death of the entire town throughout the reading. Memento mori.
But when death describes it, it doesn't matter how much you've practiced it, it hurts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Child death, and Antisemitism