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Oct 12, 2019TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
“The Book Thief” is a book that despite its major flaws, is a classic with fascinating themes. The book follows a German girl who moves in with a family who is hiding a Jewish man from the Nazis in World War 2. In my opinion, this book is a creative and a bold one. It was one of the hardest books to read and one that left me emotional as it’s a story about the horrors of war. The book also does a great job building it’s relationships and bonds between its characters. I can say I liked this book and it truly is impactful but it still has some flaws. First, sometimes it feels meandering and slow to the point where it can be hard to continue as there isn’t too much action but rather it’s mostly dialogue. Secondly, the overall characters in my opinion were bland and sometimes forgettable. Despite those issues, the bold choice of making the narrator death really elevates this book. I would recommend it for ages 14 and up since there are mature themes, mild language, and it is overall a grim story that can disturb younger readers. I would give it 3.5 stars! @NostalgicMonkey of the Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board I can definitely see why The Book Thief is such a crowd pleaser. It was such a brilliant idea to think “outside the box” and have Death himself narrate. Death provides wonderful humour and helps make the book a bit more interesting to read. This book accurately demonstrates how life was during World War Two and the struggles everyone had gone through. Liesel is just a little girl when she has to face the whole world on her own. As readers, we grow up with Liesel and experience her daily life alongside her. This book was beautifully written and I would rate it 4.5 out of 5 stars. Definitely a must read for those who haven’t and I highly recommend it! @SpookyCat of The Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board