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The Book Thief

Markus Zusak

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Nov 25, 2017 Karin rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2017-books, best-of-2017

Excellent!

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Apr 26, 2012 Kimberly (Chapter_Adventure) rated it it was amazing

Oh my goodness. I love it when a book moves me beyond words? This was one of those wonderful books that after I finished the last sentence, I just sat... and thought....and cried a little....and smiled a lot. I cannot gush enough about this book. The writing is vivid and spectacular. I fell in love with the characters- even Rosa Huberman.

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-If you are sensitive to harsh language (even in another language) or the cruelties of WWII, this book is not for you.
-If you are sensitive to deat ...more

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Dec 31, 2013 Julie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fiction

What a tremendous book. Zusak writes like a symphony, so incredibly poetic. If it weren't for the incredibly devastating backdrop, I would have wanted this book to go on forever. This isn't my usual read - The name caught me and I went for the ride not knowing much, but falling in love with every word written, every character. I feel richer for having read it. Thank You.
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