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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
A great read! I love the way this story is told by the character 'Death' and it reminds me slightly of Terry Pratchett's character 'Death'. This story focuses on the characters lives and relationships and doesn't go into details about the war, which is refreshing. The characters are portrayed very well and the ending is absolutely brilliant. Highly recommended read.
worth the effort Not my usual sort of book I don't really know why I started to read it - the reviews I suppose! Set during World War II it deals with familiar issues but with a fresh look. It took me a little while to get into it as the style of writing is a little disjointed and certainly unusual. But you soon get used to the different descriptive style and the characters suck you in and make you their friend. A beautiful book that will stay with you forever. The ending is bitter sweet, inevitable but gives true closure... more info
a fantastic read This is definitely one of the most beautifully written books i have ever read. i had my doubts about this book before i read it, due to the fact it was centred around the inhabitants of germany during the second world war. i didn't think i could feel any sympathy for the characters, but after reading the book thief my whole perspective on WW2 has changed. the main character, Liesel, is adorable and I loved the realtionship betwwen her and her best friend Rudy, and the hilarious one between her foster... more info
Absolutely Brilliant! I read this book for book club and have to admit to having been a bit cheesed off when it was chosen as the favourite buy the others in the group. I've read alot in the past about the holocaust and get very upset and wouldn't outrightly choose a book that was going to leave me feeling unsettled, this book however is so nicely written that although deeply touching the sadness did not affect me as I would have thought. I loved the characters which is so important and felt like I new Himmel street and... more info
