The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

Markus Zusak

757 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical young adult dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

The extraordinary #1 "New York Times" bestseller that will be in movie theaters on November 15, 2013, Markus Zusak's unforgettable story is about the ability of books to feed the soul. It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. D...

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Community Reviews Summary of 133,139 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 83%
dark 61%
reflective 45%
tense 27%
challenging 25%
inspiring 23%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 15%
informative 13%
funny 10%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 24%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 42% | 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?

Yes: 36% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.47

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