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A review by mykale
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
5.0
"'I'm an idiot'
No, Papa.
You're just a man."
The Book Thief is something that will sit with me for a while. Zusak tells a beautiful story about the human side of war, the power of words, and the impact of small rebellion. Using Death as the narrator was a brilliant choice, as it acted as a seamless guide through the interconnected lives of the of characters. The characters in The Book Thief were lovable and memorable, especially the core unit of Liesel, Max, and the Hubermanns. Parts 9 and 10 blew me away, moving The Book Thief from a strong 4.5-star book to a 5-star book.
My only complaint for this story, and it is really picky, is the occasional chapter cliff-hanger. It was a small eye-roll moment for me. I can't really decide if I would've preferred to have not known the imminent threats ahead or gone in blind like our characters did. I wonder if it was Death just trying to soften the blow of reality. Incredibly impactful nonetheless.
No, Papa.
You're just a man."
The Book Thief is something that will sit with me for a while. Zusak tells a beautiful story about the human side of war, the power of words, and the impact of small rebellion. Using Death as the narrator was a brilliant choice, as it acted as a seamless guide through the interconnected lives of the of characters. The characters in The Book Thief were lovable and memorable, especially the core unit of Liesel, Max, and the Hubermanns. Parts 9 and 10 blew me away, moving The Book Thief from a strong 4.5-star book to a 5-star book.
My only complaint for this story, and it is really picky, is the occasional chapter cliff-hanger. It was a small eye-roll moment for me. I can't really decide if I would've preferred to have not known the imminent threats ahead or gone in blind like our characters did. I wonder if it was Death just trying to soften the blow of reality. Incredibly impactful nonetheless.