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The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book is beautifully written. It leaves you feeling as if you know the characters on a personal level and it leaves you absolutely heartbroken by the end of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Death of parent, War
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Hate crime, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood