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A review by readmekate
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This is a classic book. I went in understanding the premise but expecting a ya book that skirts around the edges of darker topics. For the most part it doesn't. Also the writing is so beautiful, and I cried at the end!
Graphic: Antisemitism and War
Minor: Child death, Suicide, and Death of parent