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The Book Thief
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December 25, 2012
Finish date
December 31, 2012

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Jana
Jan 14, 2012 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Before I started this book, I knew it was set in Nazi Germany, but did not realize it was from Death's point of view. The first chapter or two, I was not thrilled, but by the end I was won over. I absolutely loved this. The moral, of course, being to keep reading even if you're not immediately drawn in by the writing style. I bet it will grow on you. I fell in head over heels in love with the characters. I laughed at the affectionate vulgarities, and ugly-cried by the end. Do yourself a favor an ...more
Candace
I LOVED it. It was beautiful and strange (the way it's told) and moving. Demonstrates the power of relationships and the power of words. This will definitely be added to my "to-read-again" list.

This book is set in Germany during World War II and it is narrated by Death, so not a sappy, happy book.
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Samiha
I loved this book. Seriously, it was narrated by death, so good.
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Nov 12, 2011 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Pamela
Nov 12, 2011 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Elyette Libao
Jan 25, 2012 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Robin
Feb 04, 2012 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Ken Kapptie
Feb 18, 2012 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Linda
Mar 10, 2012 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Chelsea
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Heather
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