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The Book Thief

Author: Markus Zusak
Binding: Paperback
Published: 2007-09-11
ISBN: 0375842209

$6.53

Features:

ISBN13: 9780375842207
Condition: NEW
Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

The Book Thief
by: Markus Zusak

Editorial Review:

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.
From the Hardcover edition.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

A thief that gives a lot to the reader:

This book worked for me on several levels: simple yet captivating prose, memorable characters and scenes, a story that is at once grim, hopeful and oddly whimsical, and a truly unique narrator (Death). It conveys not only the well-known horrors of Nazi Germany but also the many levels of victimhood that dominate all parts of a society at war. The Book Thief should appeal to thoughtful teens as well as adults.

This is NOT "Young Adult" fiction -- it is great fiction for any age.:

Oddly, I make my living teaching reading, but ended up listening on audio to what has turned out to be one of my favorite "reads" in the past few years. Narrated by Allan Corduner, who gives "Death", our narrator, the perfect voice -- this book was so compelling I had a hard time turning off my iPod at the end of my commute!
I am not going to rehash the plot as that has been done hundreds of times here. Suffice to say this is a brilliantly told story about finding joy in the smallest things in life --... more info

Read it, read it, read it!!!:

This is one of the best books I have read in a LONG time. The writing is beautiful, and the story is very poignant. The way Zusak uses certain words and phrases together in a way you wouldn't normally is captivating. As a high school English teacher, I have recommended this book to all of my students, colleagues, and friends. The characters stay with you long after you have finished reading. It is funny, sad, enlightening, and thought provoking. I believe that this book is destined to be a classic.

Changed how I look at books:

I first heard about this book when Markus Zusak was talking about it on the radio, and I thought it sounded interesting. The first thing that hooked me was the writing style and perspective - how often do you read books narrated by Death? It's hard not to be intrigued. Though this book is long (it's definitely not an action-filled suspense novel), it's well worth the read. It took me quite a while to finish, but when I finally reached the end, I could not help but cry my eyes out. This book truly changed... more info

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