Narrated by Death, it's the story of a girl who steals books in Nazi Germany and shares their words with those around her.
About This Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME A NEW YORK TIMES READER TOP 100 PICK FOR BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE CENTURYThe extraordinary, beloved novel about the ability of books to feed the soul even in the darkest of times.When Death has a story to tell, you listen.It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still.
Who This Is For
Best for readers who want to feel something deeply, books that stay with you long after the last page. The writing rewards attention without being demanding, a good balance of depth and readability. The pacing is balanced, time to breathe between moments that matter. If you prefer to read at arm's length, this one may get too close.
Best Read When
Best read when you're in the mood for something moving and emotionally resonant, and a read that's balanced and absorbing.
What It Explores
The Book Thief explores war and its costs — both during and long after, loss and what remains after it, and friendship and what it genuinely asks of us.
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