The Book Thief (Readers Circle)
by Markus Zusak
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Author: Markus ZusakEdition: Paperback
Published: 2007-09-11
ISBN: 0375842209
Number of pages: 576
Reading Level: Young Adult
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
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Book Review: A truly wondrous read
Summary: 5 Stars
I originally bought this book as a gift for my 13 year old nephew. I had it on my desk at work for a couple of days and getting a bit curious, I decided to read a few pages.
A day or so later, I found myself at a bookstore because I had already gotten so far into the story, I had to get a replacement--and fast!
Firstly, this is not a Young Adult book. Although many of the characters, including, Leisl are children and teens, many of the others are adults and the situations all of the characters find themselves in are complicated and substantive. But let's not forget the master of ceremonies, our charming host, Death, and his wry asides and witty observations.
While the characters are all interesting and distinct, the story itself is rich in portraying life in all its wonder amid a milieu of the utmost bleakness and despair. Death always seems to step in to give us that special edge whether it be welcomed humor, or sharp observations on humans and their folly. The sheer maturity of Mr. Zusak to portray it all here gives this book the heft and true merit it deserves well beyond the Young Adult classification. This is great fiction, period.
Wholeheartedly recommend, along with the not as well known, but just as remarkable, SIM0N LAZARUS.
Summary of The Book Thief (Readers Circle)
It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau.
This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.
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