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A review by readingbetweenthenotes
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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've lost count of how many times I read this book in my teenage years. I loved it then but coming back to it more than 10 years later, it hits even more powerfully. The imagery is some of the most beautiful I have ever read. I will never stop recommending this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Grief, Murder, Suicide, Torture, Violence, and Xenophobia