A review by trin_ney18
The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak
4.0
2022 Thoughts
4/5 Stars
I didn't cry as much this time. Pats on the back for me. I've just come to realize that historical fiction really isn't my jam. Unless it includes some fantasy or adventure elements. I do still love Death as a narrator and I think it is ingenious and totally necessary for the plot. I just don't idolize this book as much as I used to, sadly.
I'll always recommend it as a tear-jerker and warn people away from listening to the audiobook while driving unless they are proficient in crying and driving.
2013 Thoughts
5/5 Stars
This book was life-changing. Mr. Zusak you have a talent for writing, if I do say so myself. I had to stop 13 pages from the end he had me crying so hard. The narration was something that can't be redone and I hasn't been done before. Well it might be done again or done before but not as good as this. The fact that he chose such a versatile a narrator as Death was breathtaking. Once you get started with this book it is latched onto you until you finish. Amazing, Bravo, and all other kind words could be said about The Book Thief.
4/5 Stars
I didn't cry as much this time. Pats on the back for me. I've just come to realize that historical fiction really isn't my jam. Unless it includes some fantasy or adventure elements. I do still love Death as a narrator and I think it is ingenious and totally necessary for the plot. I just don't idolize this book as much as I used to, sadly.
I'll always recommend it as a tear-jerker and warn people away from listening to the audiobook while driving unless they are proficient in crying and driving.
2013 Thoughts
5/5 Stars
This book was life-changing. Mr. Zusak you have a talent for writing, if I do say so myself. I had to stop 13 pages from the end he had me crying so hard. The narration was something that can't be redone and I hasn't been done before. Well it might be done again or done before but not as good as this. The fact that he chose such a versatile a narrator as Death was breathtaking. Once you get started with this book it is latched onto you until you finish. Amazing, Bravo, and all other kind words could be said about The Book Thief.