Last Updated on February 13, 2014 by Babita
I am so excited for TEE. The Book Thief is her first book review. She loves to read and very passionate about it. She wanted to start her own blog for book reviews. Since she has tons of homework, I asked her to contribute to my blog until she is ready to start on her own. So here it is, please show her some love (but be honest too).
TEE’s Review in her own words:
The Book Thief is a beautiful book that describes Nazi Germany during World War II. Death, is the narrator who trails the life and adventures of Liesel Meminger. Liesel is a girl who has seen her brother die and has been given up to foster parents by her mother. Once she discovers reading she steals books from where ever and when ever she can. However, her life takes on a different turn when a Jew seeks asylum in her foster home. Max Vandenburg (the Jew) changes Liesel’s life forever, when he teaches her that life depends on words.
The ending of this book (which I will not reveal) takes a surprising turn. This is where the emotional kick comes in and the part that made me cry. This novel is beautiful and serves as a very good historical fiction piece for kids like me. The author Markus Zusak opens up your perspective on words, life and death. Even though this book is for young adults, I think all adults should read it.
Read below a few sentences from the first chapter:
“Their mother was asleep.
I entered the train.
My feet stepped through the cluttered aisle and my palm was over his mouth in an instant.
No one noticed.
The train galloped on.
Except the girl.
With one eye open, one still in a dream, the book thief also know as Liesel Meminger – could see without question that her younger brother, Werner, was now sideways and dead”.
About the Author:
Mark Zusack lives in Sydney, Australia. His other books include Fighting Ruben Wolfe, Getting the Girl and I am the Messenger. His book, The Book Thief was published back in 2005 and was on New York Times Best Seller Lists.
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The Book Thief is really high on my list of books to read. I’ve had the book sitting on my coffee table for a few months now! Thanks for the great review!
I haven’t read this book yet but have heard a number of good reviews about this
Well written book review. Not my kind of book, but the review was quite well done 🙂
I think my daughter told me about this book. I need to check it out.
Really a very nice review. I sure will love to read the book.
First off: Welcome to blogging, TEE! 🙂
The Book Thief has been on my to-read list for awhile now. It definitely seems like a very interesting book.
Thanks for sharing, you always do such a great job with book reviews.. being from Germany and growing up the Nazi scene is a bit scary to me and something we try to hide and not think about… I bet it’s a great book, I can’t make myself read it though, hope you understand.
This looks like a great book. I will check it out.
This sounds like a really interesting book. I love the historical references in it.
I have heard a lot of great things about this book. I think this is one my 14 year old daughter would enjoy!
I’ve read good things about this book and I enjoyed your review too… Another one on the to read list.
I love the idea of having TEE guest blog! This sounds like a book worth reading.
This has been on my wish list for a while. Thanks for the review, I’ll have to add it to my cart and finally get it. It sounds like a great book!
This book is on my To read list.. want to read it before I watch the movie.. Good Job Tee..
i jut finish this book and was very intrigue by it though i admit it lost me a few times
The Book Thief sounds really interesting. When I was younger, I used to eat up fiction set in Nazi Germany, I’ll have to look in to this book.
I haven’t heard of it until now. I like that there’s an emotional twist…those get you invested. 🙂
Very well written and thought out review. It is a difficult subject to read or write about. I look forward to reading more of your reviews in the future.
It sounds like a really interesting book that would be great for adults too. I see that there is a movie too but I would want to read the book first. Great review!
I saw the preview for the movie. I was intrigued by it. After reading your review I think I will go and read the book first before watching the movie!
You took such detail with your review. Thank you! This looks like a book my teenager would enjoy to read. Thank you again for putting so much thought into this.
This book sounds great, thanks for sharing. I will pick up a copy for my niece she will love it.
This book would be perfect for my oldest son, this is something he is very interested in – being a history nut. You did a great job on your review, very impressive.
I keep hearing about this book, I really should add it to my list of one to read as it sounds fantastic.. Thank you Tee 🙂
Oh my that is great news. Having the first book is a huge accomplishment.
I’m not sure if this is a book that I would read for fun, but it’s been getting a lot of attention lately. We will probably try to incorporate it into our history lessons soon!
I have this book on my bookshelf. Now I’m super excited to pick it up and read!
Sounds like an interesting read. I’m sure my husband would love this book, as he is really interested in history.
Thanks for the review. As sad as this ear in history is, I think it is good for people to know so that it is never repeated. God bless!
I really want to see this movie! <3 http://www.sweetanddownlow.com #SITSbloggging
I think my niece would love to read this book. I will make sure to tell her about it.
This book is such a good read. I heard the movie was good also but I have never seen it.
Ever since I read Anne Frank, I’ve been fascinated by life in Nazi Germany. This book sounds very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
Sounds great! I’m a big fan of historical fiction, especially when it’s on such important subject matter!
Sounds intriguing as well as emotional! I would love to read this book! Great review by the way 🙂
This is similar to that movie right? I want to see the film but I like to read the books first.
Yes Nicole, the movie has been adapted from this book.
I’ve heard great things about this book. I think my nine year old is a little to young for this still, but I would love him to read it when he is a little older.