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The Book Thief
 

The Book Thief

by Markus Zusak

It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .

Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for... (read more)

Top tags: historical fiction,  holocaust,  young adult,  fiction,  germany (all tags)

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Caroline H
  • Rated 5 stars

“One of the best books I have read in a long time! Narrated by death, this eloquent, oftentimes poetic telling of a young girl's life during WWII in Germany is heartbreaking, and the some 400 pages fly by. Definately for adults, although tagged as "young adult" fiction.”

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  • Rated 4.529807 stars
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  • Rated 4.916667 stars
  

Newest Comments

  • Madison C

    madison c said:

    “is this a good book? i was told it was good. ”

    posted Friday, September 5 2008 ( | view 5 replies )
  • carxmoro

    carxmoro said:

    “I've started to detect and confirm and confirm and confirm the very lies and truths in many books I read, including this one...”

    posted Monday, August 18 2008 ( | view 2 replies )
  • bookaholic

    bookaholic said:

    “i love this book and its one of my very favorites. but i enjoy books where i cry at the end”

    posted Saturday, August 9 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
  • Katie C

    katie c said:

    “Great book...confusing beginning, but once you get into it, it is wonderful. Great YA book; but good for all ages!”

    posted Monday, July 7 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
  • candycana

    candycana said:

    “This book is one of the best books I've read in a while. There are two other historical fiction novels on my shelf that are also powerful reads. COPPER SUN by Sharon Draper and THE ASTONISHING LIFE OF OCTAVIAN NOTHING: THE POX PARTY by M.T. Anderson. I agree with Shaikha a, BOOK THIEF, (and the other two I mentioned) can be enjoyed by both the YA and adult market. I predict BOOK THIEF will become one of the classics. It's that good.”

    posted Sunday, July 6 2008
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