Please explain to me why I waited so long? There were parts where it dragged, sure, but hoLy-
This book is perfect, you cannot prove me wrong. I see why some people don‘t looove it, but again, this should be a book everyone reads at least once.
“A small fact: You are going to die. Despite every effort, no one lives forever. Sorry to be such a spoiler. My advice is when the time comes, don't panic. It doesn't seem to help.“ - Death
This young adult novel serves as a powerful educational tool, fostering discussions on history, empathy, and the impact of literature. “The Book Thief“ helps students make meaningful connections with the past, promoting critical thinking and a deeper understanding of human nature.
This will forever be in my top five books. I think every young adult should read it.
pick“The Book Thief“ by Markus Zusak vividly brings Nazi Germany to life through the eyes of Liesel Meminger, a young girl in foster care. The character development, descriptions of the physical environment, and the spirit of the times capture the complexities of humanity during World War II. It explores attitudes, beliefs, and famous historical events, offering a unique perspective on resilience and the enduring power of literature.
“The Book Thief“ by Markus Zusak is a powerful novel that can be effectively used in the classroom to engage students in discussions about history. Before reading students should be provided with background information about Nazi Germany, World War II, and the Holocaust to contextualize the events in the novel.
pick“The Book Thief“ written by Markus Zusak is a historical fiction novel that transports readers to the heart of Nazi Germany during World War II. The story is narrated by Death, who observes the life of a girl named Liesel Meminger. The novel follows Liesel as she grows up in the midst of the war, facing the challenges of witnessing the impact of the Holocaust. It captures the power of literature to transcend even the darkest moments in history.
pickBeautiful, heartbreaking, complicated. I‘ve picked this book up many times over the years but only now took it on. I am haunted by humans also.
My son needed to annotate this book for class and wasn't feeling confident, soooo we're taking turns reading aloud and annotating as we go. I love seeing what things stand out to him that I don't particularly notice and vice versa.
so-so27 Nov-12 Dec 22 (audiobook)
Set in Germany during WWII with the protagonist being a moderately anti-Nazi, teenage girl. Perhaps this did not translate well to audio - I dreaded the piano accordion between chapters - but I did not love this the way many seem to. I did not feel Liesl was a strong character. Perhaps this was true of many at the time - even those who did not agree with what was going on were unable to take strong action.
If only she could be so oblivious again, to feel such love without knowing it, mistaking it for laughter
I like the different themes this book has throughout. I also think it is unique in its perspective of a child living in Nazi Germany who was German. Many stories are that of Jewish people during that time, but this gave a different perspective. It is also interesting to learn this book is told through the perspective of Death personified.
pickA story about a young girl living in Nazi Germany during World War ll. Liesel becomes part of a new family, and experiences the challenges of living in that time. She goes through a literacy journey while learning how to read. The book holds many themes. It covers kindness, as well as suffering and death. It is a powerful story, told through a unique perspective.
pickI LOVED this book. It was entertaining to read because of the unique way it was written and how it portrayed the characters. It also made you feel deeply connected and gave great insight to each character, and not just the main one. Although it was sad, what happened had to have happened, and it provided an eyeopening window into what life was like in Nazi Germany.
pickThis was such an amazing book! The story was so endearing. Every character held a special place in my heart, even the unlikable foster mother. The little troublemaker in this book had me grinning from ear to ear or laughing out loud. I was completely swept up in this story
pickIt took me a while to get into the writing style, but I was fully invested by about 1/4 of the way through!
I really enjoyed the characters and the way the story played out. Of course parts were sad, and parts were happy. I felt it had a mostly satisfying ending overall.
This was my May #DoubleSpin :)
#AlmostAChunkster
pickI‘m honestly still processing this (me for the last 25 pages 😭😭😭), but I thought this was beautiful. It‘s rare to find a book about WWII Germany that grapples with the complicated ethics and emotions of everyday living. The people here aren‘t saintly or completely evil - just human in all of their fallibility. The POV of Death was the perfect detached but not disinterested tone. The story earned my 😭 rather than manipulating me to get them.
“For some reason, they‘d come for the boy.
The coat men wanted Rudy.”
“It took Liesel a minute or so to leave.
She smiled at the steps.”
“First the colors.
Then the humans.
That‘s usually how I see things.
Or at least, how I try.”
#FirstLineFridays
pickI really, really enjoyed reading this. I didn't want to put it down. I was instantly hooked to the plot and fell in love with the characters. The way Mr. Zusak had Death as the narrator was very intriguing and it really captured my attention.
pickWhat a heart-wrenching story! Markus Zusak uses such beautiful picturesque language throughout the story, and gives you a whole new perspective on what people were experiencing during Nazi Germany.
#sundaysoapbox Such a fun prompt, and a dangerous one as I‘ve been adding books to my TBR as I see these lists! Thanks for the Sunday fun Misty!
📚 Tagged - There is so much beauty in this book. Zusak is an artist.
📚 A Man Called Ove - Bachman
📚 The Sugar Queen - Allen
📚 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - Honeyman
📚 Defending Jacob - Landay
📚 The Dog Who Saved Me - Wilson
📚 Orphan Train - Kline
📚 The House in the Cerulean Sea - Klune
My dear friend knows me so well.
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𝙰𝚞𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚛: 𝙼𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚞𝚜 𝚉𝚞𝚜𝚊𝚔
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pickI'm speechless 🙊 this book has taken my heart and crushed it. Beautiful writing. 💫💫💫💫💫 #BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks
Urgh! This is so beautiful.💛🖤 What figure of speech is this? A metaphor? Imagery? Whatever it is, I‘m grateful for it & I‘m glad I stumbled on it during my midnight read.🌓
I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.
This is day 177
#BooksToRead #TBRPile #TBRMountain
pickOh my heart ❤️😭
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pickAn all time favourite. Heart breaking
pickMy second time reading this and I enjoyed it as much as I did the first time and it is still one of my favourite books! 📚❤️
pickNarrated by death and set in nazi Germany , follows a young girl who is fostered by a poor family.
A brilliant, beautiful, clever , tear jerking , thought provoking read
A must for your to read list
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