Third time attempting to read this book, and I am soooooooo glad that I got through it this time. It is such a spellbinding story and the characters are so believeable that they just draw you in to read more. This book made me laugh and cry and feel so many different emotions; I didn't think it was possible for one book to do that, but I guess it is. Definently a must read, especially if you like Zusak's other book, I Am The Messanger. I read that book first, and it is certainly a lot different than The Book Theif, but they are just soo good! I really liked that it was told from Death's point of view (the reader might not pick up on that for a while, I know I didn't) and that Death was not portrayed as a creepy guy who was heartless, but a guy who didn't really love his job and was compassionate for all the people that he had to take away.

Amazing book!!! I'd totally recommend it to all my friends.

This really is a must read book, it gives you a look of ww2 from the view of ordinary Germans.

Oh, so good. Make sure to have a box of Kleenex by your side for the last couple of chapters. The writing is almost poetic. The format is just a touch quirky, in a refreshing way. The opening is a bit TOO quirky, but once you get past the opening pages, you will be carried away by the tide of a well told and very poignant story.

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A wonderful book, I found myself unable to put it down during school and at home. I also learned some new German words/insults that may be useful in the future, all in all, all is well.

By far my most treasured book. It gives you an entire new outlook on life, and fellow human beings.

Recommended by Mike.

I read this book for school, and it was actually pretty good. The subject matter (Germany during the Holocaust) isn't something I would normally read, but the entire story was captivating. Liesel and all the other characters are very relatable, and all the facts about this time period are very accurate. There are some more violent/ gruesome events and descriptions in this book, so I wouldn't recommend this for anyone younger than high school. It also gets pretty deep, and makes you think about what you would do if you lived in Germany during the Holocaust. Overall, I would recommend this book if you enjoy historical books, especially about the Holocaust.

Not always an easy read because of the subject matter, but captivating and incredible. Narrated from an amazing perspective and interspersed with drawings, The Book Thief pulled me in from the first sentence and kept me interested all the way through. It's certainly not just for teens; every adult I know who's read it felt it was worthwhile and more than appropriate for grown-ups.