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The Book Thief

Markus Zusak

Start date: January 1, 2015

Finish date: January 31, 2015

Discussion: Group Read Archive 2014-16

Why we're reading this: Young Adult Group Read - January 2015
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Group Read Archive 2014-16

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Jan 18, 2014 Bouchra Rebiai rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-in-2014, 101-in-1001-days-2

This book is also another one that I wouldn't have picked up now if not for the Group Read. Since I had just finished Catch-22, another book set during WWII, I didn't expect much from this book either. I always have liked historical fiction, but Catch-22 was my first historical fiction in a war setting, and as with all firsts, I expected to have the same experience the second time around. However, I was thoroughly disappointed.

The Book Thief blew me away, within the first few pages (or rather, I ...more

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Nov 25, 2012 Ally added it

So, I got this book for 2 reasons. First, because John Green has mentioned it 3 times at least. And second, because a friend of mine is currently obsessed with Sherlock, and so when we wrote our Nanos together, every book she listed as her favorite book, was related to Sherlock Holmes. Except this one. Naturally, I was curious how it managed to supersede her obsession.

WOW. For a book narrated by Death, this is a seriously emotional journey of a novel. And it is horrible and heartbreaking when yo ...more

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Feb 01, 2014 Lucy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I could not put this book down, and essentially read it in three days. I was hooked from the start, the narration is wonderful, and the characters are delightful. A must read!

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Aug 16, 2011 Elle rated it liked it

This may be one I try again later. It may have been that I've just been really busy and exhausted by the time I get to sit down and read, but it felt like this book just moved too slowly for me. I didn't feel like I could really get into it. Everyone else I know seems to have rated it very high, so it may be worth a reread when life settles down. ...more

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Jun 06, 2012 Dianne Landry rated it it was amazing

Who knew Death has a sense of humour? I didn't until I read this book.

I think his snide comments were one of the best things about it although the story of a young orphan's life in Nazi Germany is a compelling one. ...more

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