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The Book Thief

by: Markus Zusak (author)

It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still when, by her brother's graveside, she picks up an object, partially hidden in the snow. It is the Gravedigger's Handbook, left there by accident, and it is her first act of book... show more

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Format: Paperback

Publisher: Definitions

Pages no: 584

Edition language: English

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Fantasy, Young Adult, Teen, Classics, Novels, Writing, History, Book Club, Books About Books, War, World War II, Holocaust

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Booka rated it

5 months ago

http://Booka.booklikes.com Booka 3.5 Złodziejka książek

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Ileż to już czasu minęło od chwili, kiedy zapragnęłam przeczytać tę książkę... Ileż czasu od chwili, gdy dostała się w moje ręce... Można to już liczyć w latach! W końcu "Złodziejka książek" doczekała się tego momentu. To kolejny już tytuł, który czytam w ramach Klubu Książki American Club Corner. I...

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runner rated it

6 years ago

http://robtwinem.booklikes.com runner 4.0 When Death comes calling......

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What makes this story unique and a novel enjoyed by both young and old is due primarily to two outstanding elements. First, is the use of "Death" as the narrator; Death is devoid of all emotion and his role is simple that of an impartial observer and the story teller of events as they unfold. He re...

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Graciem rated it

7 years ago

http://Graciem.booklikes.com Graciem 5.0

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This is my absolute favorite book! I have read a lot of Holocaust novels, but this one really sticks out. The characters are very complex. This book also has an extremely unique and thought-provoking element (if you have read it,you know what I mean.)

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Url Phantomhive rated it

7 years ago

http://UrlPhantomhive.booklikes.com Url Phantomhive 5.0 The Book Thief

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I didn't even bring this book home for myself. It is the strange way that my story with what arguably has become my favourite book begins. I didn't bring it for myself, but still, being me I couldn't resist picking it up and reading a little bit. Only for then, I had to say, sorry, I'm keeping it fo...

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"So it goes." rated it

7 years ago

http://EllaMc.booklikes.com "So it goes." 5.0 The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: My convoluted thoughts quickly typed

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Nobody needs a review from me of a book that's been around forever, but I was so affected by this one that I feel a need to at least commemorate that much. I read it a few weeks ago, and the characters are still with me. I'm still affected by this book, and I'm sure I will be for a very long time. ...

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