The Book Thief

Markus Zusak (author)

Paperback Published on: 15/09/2016

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My Favourite Book of All Time!

Love, History and Heartbreak. This book is utter brilliance! You get a glimpse into the cruel and utterly terrifying Nazi regime in Germany during the Se... READ MORE

Abigail

my favourite book of all time

if you read this book, you will understand why it is my favourite book of all time. the story is haunting, the book is narrated by death. Set in WWII, wher... READ MORE

Tara

An important book that everyone should read!

Oh my, I don’t know where to start with this one… When you choose a novel narrated by death, set in WW2 Germany, you should kind of know what you are in fo... READ MORE

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Synopsis

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, nine year old Liesel's life is changed forever when she picks up a single object, abandoned in the snow. It is The Gravedigger's Handbook, and this is her first act of book thievery.

So begins Liesel's love affair with books and words, and soon she is stealing from Nazi book-burnings, the mayor's wife's library . . . wherever there are books to be found.

But these are dangerous times, and when Liesel's foster family hides a Jew in their basement, nothing will ever be the same again.

In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time.

'Unsettling, life-affirming, triumphant and tragic. This is a novel of breathtaking scope, masterfully told' - Guardian

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
ISBN: 9781784162122
Number of pages: 560
Weight: 382g
Dimensions: 199 x 128 x 34 mm

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Incredible

I first heard of the book a few years ago, when we read an extract from it in school. I was intrigued and, after seeing it in my local Waterstones branch l... READ MORE

Liberty Smith

Emotional story, sometimes awkward narration

Has anyone got a mop and bucket for my tears? I sure could use one right now. What a read and what a last part to the book, I don’t think I drew breath. In... READ MORE

Micky - bookphenomena

The Book Thief is a multiple award winning work and deservedly so

I am embarrassed to admit that I cannot say how I acquired this book but I have to say that I am delighted that it entered my possession. Let me explain. W... READ MORE

Whispering Stories

Beautiful & yet heartbreaking!

In my top 3 reads of 2020! So interesting to read a story of the hardships of the other side of WWII. Relatable characters & a visceral story line that had... READ MORE

Indi Scott

Unputdownable

The Book Thief This is the second time of reading. It is a compelling read. All the characters and situations are very believable. To say I enjoyed it isn’... READ MORE

Lynda Hall

boyfirnddm

my boyfriend liked it, I like the part where she steals a book idk I never read if

Dana Lewis

Beautiful

this book is beautifully written the ending broke my heart

Daisy Arch

Loved this!

My boyfriend recommended me this book, I was unsure at first but so glad I got it. I could not put it down!! Well worth the read :)

Lindsey Allen

bring your tissues

everyone told me going into this book to make sure i was prepared to cry but for the majority of the book you can feel the sadness through the harrowing re... READ MORE

Morgan Smith

Page turning, eye opener of a story

I've never read a book that was seen through the eyes of Germans in Natzi Germany through the WW2. Writing from.the perspective of death, it shone a light ... READ MORE

Julie

A beautiful story with a unique narration

This book for me will remain in one of my top 10. This story is unique as it is narrated and told by 'death', and not in the way that we know it. To begin ... READ MORE

Hattie Green

Compelling

Couldn’t put it down, such a great presentation of lisel and the world around her at the time. I would recommend this 100%.

Grace Milburn

Captivating

I could not put this book down, I felt every emotion and became so invested. 'The Book Theif' is now one of my all time favourites. A must read!

Ellie Green

Heartbreaking

Beautiful book. One of the best I have ever read and will read over and over again!

Ellen Lees-Hill

Tears were shed

I rarely cry reading books but this one got me in the end! The story is so beautiful and is written in such a wonderful way. I would recommend this to anyo... READ MORE

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