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A review by jdanby
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-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
3.5
I’m a sucker for WWII historical fiction and this one was good. I liked that it was from the POV of Death and his commentary on humanity and war was poignant.
It was just a tad too slow side for me though.
It was just a tad too slow side for me though.
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Child death, Genocide, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide