A review by ashley_1206
The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
wow um.. OUCH.
i sobbed so uncontrollably i don’t even think i’m in the headspace for writing a review right now so that isn’t going to happen.
however i would like to dedicate my 50th book of the year to this masterpiece. the pain was insufferable.
okay i’m back! this book was a masterpiece. it didn’t have to absolutely destroy my heart the way it did but i still love it. the book being written by death was so chef’s kiss. but truly you haven’t experienced a heart breaking book until you read this one.
it will rip you apart. even if you don’t read historical fiction (which i don’t) it doesn’t matter. you will enjoy this book because this book is absolute art.
i sobbed so uncontrollably i don’t even think i’m in the headspace for writing a review right now so that isn’t going to happen.
however i would like to dedicate my 50th book of the year to this masterpiece. the pain was insufferable.
okay i’m back! this book was a masterpiece. it didn’t have to absolutely destroy my heart the way it did but i still love it. the book being written by death was so chef’s kiss. but truly you haven’t experienced a heart breaking book until you read this one.
it will rip you apart. even if you don’t read historical fiction (which i don’t) it doesn’t matter. you will enjoy this book because this book is absolute art.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Child death, Cursing, Death of parent, Genocide, Grief, Suicide, War, Violence, Injury/injury detail, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Blood