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A review by boba_n_books
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
challenging
dark
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? It's complicated
5.0
I should’ve read this a decade sooner, but now that I’ve finally gotten to it, I absolutely love this story. It’s so beautifully haunting. The way you slowly discover who the narrator truly is and the role he plays in Liesel’s life is so well done. WWII books are often over-done, but this one was so unique in both its perspective and plot that it stands out above the rest.
Graphic: Child death, Death, War, Death of parent, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Body horror