The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

Markus Zusak

622 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical young adult dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Description

It is 1939. In Nazi Germany, the country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier – and will become busier still.By her brother's graveside, Liesel's life is changed forever when she picks up a single object, abandoned in the snow. It is...

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Community Reviews

4.46
based on 216,532 reviews

Moods

emotional: 90%

sad: 82%

dark: 61%

reflective: 45%

tense: 29%

challenging: 27%

inspiring: 24%

hopeful: 22%

adventurous: 15%

informative: 13%

funny: 10%

mysterious: 5%

lighthearted: 2%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
49% of readers chose A mix
42% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

82% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

93% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

39% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

26% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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