The Book Thief
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Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors.
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Add a SummaryI started this book and it just didn't keep my attention, so gave it up, for a time. It had been so highly recommended I knew it would come back on my list. When next I picked it up I was ready for it and absolutely loved it. An engrossing, warm, and thoughtful read about a very difficult time.
An amazing story that takes place during World War II in Nazi Germany. Death narrates the story of a young girl named Liesel and her life living with her foster parents, the Hubermanns.
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Add a NoticeCoarse Language: german and english swearing but not to bad.
Sexual Content: Only kissing.
Coarse Language: Swearing in German and English
Violence: Bombs, whipping etc.
Coarse Language: Swear words are used in both English and German.
Violence: Some extremely graphic death and fight scenes.
Sexual Content: Kissing. Only kissing.
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Add a QuoteIn the army, he didn't stick out at either end. He ran in the middle, climbed in the middle, and he could shoot straight enough so as not to affront his superiors. Nor did he excel enough to be one of the first chosen to run straight at me. ***A SMALL BUT NOTEWORTHY NOTE*** I've seen so many young men over the years who think they're running at other young men. They are not. They're running at me.
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Add a CommentDeath narrates the story of Leisel, a girl living in Nazi Germany who steals books and shares their stories to help support her family, her community, and the Jewish man they're hiding. This compelling and sophisticated book finds transformation in the power of stories.
suggested by Meryl
Third time attempting to read this book, and I am soooooooo glad that I got through it this time. It is such a spellbinding story and the characters are so believeable that they just draw you in to read more. This book made me laugh and cry and feel so many different emotions; I didn't think it was possible for one book to do that, but I guess it is. Definently a must read, especially if you like Zusak's other book, I Am The Messanger. I read that book first, and it is certainly a lot different than The Book Theif, but they are just soo good! I really liked that it was told from Death's point of view (the reader might not pick up on that for a while, I know I didn't) and that Death was not portrayed as a creepy guy who was heartless, but a guy who didn't really love his job and was compassionate for all the people that he had to take away.
Amazing book!!! I'd totally recommend it to all my friends.
This really is a must read book, it gives you a look of ww2 from the view of ordinary Germans.
Oh, so good. Make sure to have a box of Kleenex by your side for the last couple of chapters. The writing is almost poetic. The format is just a touch quirky, in a refreshing way. The opening is a bit TOO quirky, but once you get past the opening pages, you will be carried away by the tide of a well told and very poignant story.
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A wonderful book, I found myself unable to put it down during school and at home. I also learned some new German words/insults that may be useful in the future, all in all, all is well.
By far my most treasured book. It gives you an entire new outlook on life, and fellow human beings.
Recommended by Mike.