The Book Thief (edit title)

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“This was a very moving and cleverly written story. I couldn't put it down. The characters were beautifully developed. This is one book I recommend everyone read.”

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“A dark but compelling story about Nazi Germany and a young girl named Liesl who has a habit of stealing books. This book has some fabulous characters - my favorites are Rudy (the cocky but charming young boy who wants to be Jesse Owens), Max (the Jew hiding in the basement who writes books for Liesl), and of course Death (the slightly cynical narrator of the book). This isn't a happy book - although it can be funny, the beginning, the ending, and all the events in between are tragic - but reading it is like watching a movie like "Schindler's List." You don't come out of it with warm, happy feelings, but you feel more determined than ever to stop the racism and hatred that exists in the world today. And that, in my opinion, makes it well worth the reading.”

• Rated 5 stars

“It's really, really sad, but also funny in some parts. Or bittersweet. Don't let that stop you from reading it, though. It's not really that depressing, if you leave out a few little things like the Nazis and concentration camps and WWII and all... Overall, a rewarding reading experience. Probably the best book I have read in the past year.”

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“a touching story that brings smiles, tears and a true meaning to words.”

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“One of the best books I have ever read. Well written, very interesting, creative style of writing.”

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“one of my favorite books ever. beautifully written and captivating. ”

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“I thought I had read every possible book on WWII, but this one is so different . . . one of my favorite books ever. ”

• Rated 4 stars

“A great book written from a different perspective. Informative, although not as depressing as other Nazi Germany books. Interesting style and much enjoyed.”

• Rated 4 stars

“A unique perspective on a topic I would normally avoid. Death's narrative distance's you from the pain and general destruction of WWII while the young girls story forces you to experience the same subject on an intimate and personal level. Basically...I was enchanted by page 3.”

• Rated 4 stars

“Set in Germany in 1939, this is a picture of life through the eyes of a nine-year old girl as she lives through the next years of WWII. It is oddly narrated by "Death", but centers around the girl. A very interesting and different story.”