A review by graywild
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

very good book.  Great writing.  Story centers on a very poor neighborhood in Germany during WWII.  Most of the characters are complex and are well developed during the story.  Definitely a sad book at times but also the overall story is compelling.  Medium paced read.