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A review by mijtje
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This is a beautiful book. It tells the story of a young German girl during the Second World War, narrated by Death. The innocence of a child combined with the realistic remarks of Death made this book very pleasant to read.
This is not an average WWII story. It focuses on the day-to-day life of a poor German family and how Nazi propaganda was the most normal thing in the world for them, through the eyes of a child that is trying to understand the world around her.
Ultimately, this is a story about the power of words, how they can be beautiful but also dangerous. And that is as accurate as it has ever been, I think.
I am not entirely sure if I will sleep tonight, but this book has been a wonderful journey.
This is not an average WWII story. It focuses on the day-to-day life of a poor German family and how Nazi propaganda was the most normal thing in the world for them, through the eyes of a child that is trying to understand the world around her.
Ultimately, this is a story about the power of words, how they can be beautiful but also dangerous. And that is as accurate as it has ever been, I think.
I am not entirely sure if I will sleep tonight, but this book has been a wonderful journey.