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A review by anindistinctaccountant
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
To be very clear, the book is stellar. Just because I wasn't the biggest fan doesn't mean you shouldn't read it. It's very poignant and picturesque. I simply am not one to connect with so depressing a story.
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Bullying, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body horror, Genocide, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol