567 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385755566
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: 01 September 2005
Description
It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will be busier still.By her brother's graveside, Liesel's life is changed when she picks up a single object, partially hidden in the snow. It is The Grav...
Community Reviews Summary of 111,894 reviews
Moods
sad 82%
dark 61%
reflective 46%
tense 26%
challenging 24%
inspiring 23%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 15%
informative 13%
funny 9%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 35% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Antisemitism, WarModerate
Child death, Suicide, Death of parent567 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385755566
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: 01 September 2005
Description
It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will be busier still.By her brother's graveside, Liesel's life is changed when she picks up a single object, partially hidden in the snow. It is The Grav...
Community Reviews Summary of 111,894 reviews
Moods
sad 82%
dark 61%
reflective 46%
tense 26%
challenging 24%
inspiring 23%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 15%
informative 13%
funny 9%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 35% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Antisemitism, WarModerate
Child death, Suicide, Death of parent