samicini's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ajuarez's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Comentarios
La forma en como esta estructurada la primera mitad del libro no lograba engancharme con la lectura , solo le intente terminar porque tiene buenos reviews, ya después de la primera mitad se empieza a poner un poco (solo un poco) interesante, creo que la historia no avanza rápido, y se detiene en varios aspectos que tal vez no son tan relevantes, al menos no en ese momento, En varias ocasiones estuve a punto a tirar la toalla y dejar de leerlo , afortunadamente ya en la ultima 3era parte de l libro ya estuvo mejor, incluso quería seguir leyendo.
El tema que trata es muy sensible e intenta mostrarte situaciones a las que se enfrentaron algunas de las personas judías y no judías durante la segunda guerra.
Resumen
Es la historia de una niña a la cual padece la muerte de su hermano cuando van camino a la casa de la familia que cuidara de ella, ya que su madre al parecer era judía.
Ella es cuidada muy bien y recibe muy cariño , su madre adoptiva es estricta pero la quiere. Su padre adoptivo esta en contra del mal trato a los judíos y llegan a ocultar a uno en su sótano, el cual era el hijo de un excompañero de la primera guerra
La niña no sabe leer y su padre le enseña, lleva una vida normal , aunque la comida y el trabajo empieza a escasear debido a la guerra.
Tiene un amigo y cómplice, en ocasiones llegaron a participar en robos de comida y ella de libros de la biblioteca del alcalde.
Se hace amigo del judío escondido, el cual se mantiene en el sótano por casi 2 años , pero un día debe irse ya que el padrastro de la niña quiso darles pan a unos judíos y los soldados lo golpearon, el pensó que debido a eso luego irían a su casa… nunca fueron por el pero si lo mandaron a la guerra a servir.
El padrastro logra regresar de la guerra, cuando hay bombardeos las personas se van a los sótanos y la niña les lee,
La esposa del alcalde le regala un cuaderno en el que ella empieza a escribir su historia, un día estaba en el sótano y callo un bombardeo, todo el pueblo quedo eliminado y solo ella sobrevivió. Vio a sus padres y amigo muertos y se despidió de ellos. La esposa del alcalde la recoje y se hace cargo de ella.
Un día se rencuentra con Max (el judío), había sido finalmente liberado.
Al final de la historia La niña muere ya de grande después de tener 3 hijos y algunos nietos
isadec123's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-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
pplewa's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
4.5
norpio's review against another edition
5.0
Why did it take me so long to read this beautiful, heart-shattering, lovely and magnificent book? I cannot believe it ended the way it ended. But that one page in the Epilogue with the title of a name, was the greatest gift this book could have given me.
I feel sad but most of all angry. Angry that the world of this book is not fiction, the stories are but the events are true, these things happened, people died, people were left behind and millions of people suffered in ways that I still can’t imagine. We take so many things for granted, those shoes on your feet, that clean water from the sink, that fridge full of food, that dinner table loaded with warn food made by people you love and even that lightbulb above you. It amazes me that no matter how much we read and try to understand, we never will be able to fathom the pain and helplessness people felt in times of war and under the hands of dictators at that time. Unless we go through it ourselves.
I feel sad but most of all angry. Angry that the world of this book is not fiction, the stories are but the events are true, these things happened, people died, people were left behind and millions of people suffered in ways that I still can’t imagine. We take so many things for granted, those shoes on your feet, that clean water from the sink, that fridge full of food, that dinner table loaded with warn food made by people you love and even that lightbulb above you. It amazes me that no matter how much we read and try to understand, we never will be able to fathom the pain and helplessness people felt in times of war and under the hands of dictators at that time. Unless we go through it ourselves.
deezbutts's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
singerscientist's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? No
5.0
fragwai's review against another edition
5.0
I almost did cry when I finished this book it was so brilliantly narrated.I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a good read. Decided to take my time with it as it was such a fantastic read.
pedsrn's review against another edition
1.0
Yup, I’m that girl that gave The Book Thief a one star review. Sorry!!
I’ll start by saying I typically do not enjoy reading stories about the holocaust, nazis, Germany, etc. I don’t know why, it just doesn’t interest me. I’ve tried, I promise! I am so down for reading about other historical themes and countries, but this genre just doesn’t hold my attention or interest me.
That being said, I decided to give this book a try because of all the five star reviews. My friend even said she gave copies of this book to her friends and family as Christmas gifts. It must be good, right?!? I wanted to like it, I really did! But alas, different strokes for different folks.
I read all 500+ pages and it felt like a bunch of short stories that came and went and then death would speak up and then we’d go back to more short stories. Sorry guys, I gave it a solid try. Maybe it’s me and not the book??
I’ll start by saying I typically do not enjoy reading stories about the holocaust, nazis, Germany, etc. I don’t know why, it just doesn’t interest me. I’ve tried, I promise! I am so down for reading about other historical themes and countries, but this genre just doesn’t hold my attention or interest me.
That being said, I decided to give this book a try because of all the five star reviews. My friend even said she gave copies of this book to her friends and family as Christmas gifts. It must be good, right?!? I wanted to like it, I really did! But alas, different strokes for different folks.
I read all 500+ pages and it felt like a bunch of short stories that came and went and then death would speak up and then we’d go back to more short stories. Sorry guys, I gave it a solid try. Maybe it’s me and not the book??