A review by thresholdgirl
The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Murder, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Antisemitism, Blood, Classism, and Racism
Minor: Child abuse