Reviews tagging 'Racism'

The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak

75 reviews

scarlettrogue's review

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Death, Death of parent, Child death, Physical abuse, and Racism

Moderate: Sexism, Suicide, War, Xenophobia, and Racial slurs

malley's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Slavery, Hate crime, Torture, War, Child death, and Genocide

Moderate: Cursing, Racism, Police brutality, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Death of parent, and Suicide

thedevilnextdoor13's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative reflective 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, War, Violence, Torture, Racism, Hate crime, and Genocide

Moderate: Physical abuse, Suicide, Sexual harassment, and Grief

luumii's review

emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Antisemitism

Minor: Alcohol

buxomfloozy's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This one will rip your heart out but in such a beautiful way. The author's descriptive language is a major draw in this read. If you haven't read this one, please do. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Child death, Racism, and War

julesadventurezone's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Death of parent, Mental illness, Deportation, Genocide, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, Death, Child death, Sexism, and War

Moderate: Car accident, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Bullying, Medical content, Misogyny, Racism, Domestic abuse, Religious bigotry, Child abuse, and Physical abuse

kimayoda's review against another edition

dark sad medium-paced

5.0

i cried over this book, and i wish i could’ve cried more. i’ve read a lot of books set during WWII, but this is the first one that highlights the possible suffering and struggles of germans in that time. personally i wouldn’t consider the book a YA level, because it was traumatic for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Genocide, Hate crime, and Racism

marsknows's review

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This has to be one of my all-time favourite books - though I usually consume it via Audiobook as the narration is fantastic. 
I often don't go in for sad tales. Still, the artistry and beauty of the writing, characters and emotional vulnerability of this book leaves me feeling all the richer after every read! 
I love the mood and the way the visual atmospheres are painted for you, and will always treasure The Book Theif.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cursing, Racism, Death, War, Violence, and Suicide

kadepanics's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Genocide, Grief, War, Death, Child death, Death of parent, Antisemitism, and Hate crime

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Racism, Suicide, Car accident, and Child abuse

Minor: Bullying

lexieellis13's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

One of the most profoundly beautiful and thought-provoking books I have ever read. The emotions felt during this read were unreal, and the storytelling and language used made it even better. I love this book with my entire heart.

5/5 Stars Quality
5/5 Stars Enjoyed

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Grief, Death of parent, Antisemitism, Hate crime, Death, Genocide, Racism, Racial slurs, and Religious bigotry