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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Book Type: Hardcover
Published: 01 January 2007
Publisher: Doubleday
RRP:£12.99
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Review:
Due to the acclaims given to this novel, I expected something truly unique; especially due to the interesting narrative - death. However, I couldn't be more disappointed if I tried.
I have read my fair share of books and I am also currently studying Nazi Germany, so I have some insight into Germany around the time in the novel. Before I delved into this book, I thought it sounded incredibly interesting; the narrative was different, the setting and date was at a time of interest and the mystery seemed to be lurking from the synopsis on the back. However, instead of feeling like I was connecting with the characters and enjoying the story line, I felt like I was being taught a History lesson into Nazi Germany all over again.
Now don't get me wrong, Zusak's style of writing was innovative and imaginative but I believe there was a lack of flow to the book. Especially with the, oh so many, parts.
The protagonist of the novel, Liesel; is a somewhat boring character compared to the likes of Max and her foster parents. I suspect many people will disagree when I say that the only relationship I found to be of any emotional meaning was between herself and Max, especially when they reunite towards the end. Oh, don't get me started about the end! What an anti-climax that was.
I never say time is wasted, because that is an impossibility, however I would have much preferred to have spent my time reading something more worthwhile. This book was a huge let down to the enormous amount of hype it received and I wouldn't recommend anyone to be put through the struggle of reading it.
Pick something else :)
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