She steals books, learns to read, and finds comfort in words. Markus zusak has a way with words, and it shines in the book thief. Overall i would rate it 810, and recommend it to anyone aged and upwards, as it is a serious story, and may not be fully understood by those. Narrated by death, the book thief is the story of liesel meminger, a nineyearold german girl who given up by her mother to live with hans and rosa hubermann in the small town of molching in 1939, shortly before world war ii. The book thief is a story narrated by a compassionate death who tells us about liesel, a girl growing up in germany during world war ii. Gates reads little fiction, as he readily admits, but will dabble in ya, comedic memoir, and graphic novels on occasion. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. She steals small things fruit from the orchids with her friends and then starts to steal books. In which matt finishes his analysis of markus zusaks the book thief.
The book thief, by markus zusak the new york times book. At first, i couldnt figure out who the narrator was, in addition i was also not used to the way in which the book was written. If youve already read the book, let me know what you thought of it and whether or not you agree with my recommendation. The first time he saw the book thief, he says, was on a train. If you are, then i would definitely recommend the book thief. Dec 19, 2011 i just finished the book thief, and, while it is not my alltime favorite book by any means, it was definitely deeply touching, excellently crafted and well worth reading and recommending. Several years ago, a friend i trust recommended the novel the book thief by markus zusak. Liesel is shown the true stakes of the war when her father hides a young jewish man in thier. As the cochair of the bill and melinda gates foundation, he is wont to. Why you should read the book thief by all writes llc.
The book thief, and the book thief by lois lowry 14 words 6 pages. The book thief is a novel by markus zusak that was first published in 2005. Are you looking for an engaging and thoughtprovoking read, or an indepth and unusual look at ww2. Rebellious in nature, liesel feeds her hunger for stories by stealing books from book burnings. Nov 14, 20 the book thief has its moments of brilliance, thanks in large part to an adept cast. May 04, 2012 in which matt finishes his analysis of markus zusaks the book thief. Not much is taken from the book but the fact that it can be misleading sometimes. The novel was published worldwide in 2005 in tow languages english and german. I finally understood that the narrator is death and that it would stop to give small announcements or declaration to help the reader understand better. Sep 01, 2014 the book thief by markus zusak is based in nazi germany during second world war, but its not a story just focused on war.
The book thief has its moments of brilliance, thanks in large part to an adept cast. If several similar results are shown, click the highest one. If youre a filmophile, you must watch these two movies. Start typing the title or the author of a book you like, and click on the link underneath which matches best. Throughout the story, liesel, the main character, learns that words are extremely powerful and hold the ability for people to use them for good or for evil. This is her story and the story of the inhabitants of her street when the bombs.
The australian writer markus zusaks brilliant and hugely ambitious new youngadult novel is startling in many ways, but the first thing. Read the book thief from the story bookmovie recommendations by 5secsof1d the smollest bean with 124 reads. Before i began reading it, i had a plethora of friends and teachers inform me this book is heartwrenching and depressing. The book thief by markus zusak is based in nazi germany during second world war, but its not a story just focused on war.
The central story of liesel the book thief who is fostered following the heartbreaking loss of her mother and sudden death of her little brother at the start of the war, follows her delightful friendship with her new papa, a kind, humble and musically gifted former german soldier who is there for her at every turn. I just finished the book thief, and, while it is not my alltime favorite book by any means, it was definitely deeply touching, excellently crafted and well worth reading and recommending. Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp. Enter a book you like and the site will analyse our huge database of real readers favorite books to provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next.
Next up, theres a boy in the girls bathroom, by louis sachar. The only thing that lets one escape conformity is the memories one holds, the deeper emotions not often revealed. Mar 10, 2018 if youre a filmophile, you must watch these two movies. Sep 01, 2005 this is a book to treasure, a new classic. The next time he saw her was when he came for a pilot who had crashed his plane. The book thief a powerful and moving story that helps you understand what it. The book thief a fab novel for a book club discussion an awesome story, an education on being german during the nazis regime and lots to discuss. Liesel meminger is a young girl growing up outside of munich in nazi germany, and death tells her story as an attempta flying jump of an attemptto prove to me that you, and your human existence, are worth it. It tells of a little girl called leisal who lives with her adopted family in reasonable poverty. Rick riordans first installment of the percy jackson series, the lightning thief, is so, so good. From the toolbox, the boy took out, of all things, a teddy bear. It is narrated by death, who introduces an interesting element of morbid sarcasm. May 15, 2012 oh, and death also becomes a book thief, but returns the particular book to its rightful owner i think ive said enough either request the book thief from your local library or look for a good deal online and buy it. A stunning tale of adolescence in nazi germany, the book thief follows the life of liesel meminger as she grows up in the home of her adoptive parents.
Markus zusak is an australian author and the book thief is one of his best works till date. Death introduces himself as the narrator of the novel. Sitting on my reading list since it first hit the shelves in 2005, it was the title that really grabbed my attention, as right up until the moment i opened the front cover i actually. Words and books are a characters in the book thief, not just delivery vehicles. The boy in the striped pajamas 2008, the pianist 2002, schindlers list 1993, life is beautiful. The book thief is set in a village just outside of munich at the time of nazi germany. He reached in through the torn windshield and placed it on the pilots chest.
When her foster father helps her learn to read and she discovers the power of words, liesel begins stealing books from nazi book. Markus zusak is the international bestselling author of six novels, including the book thief and most recently, bridge of clay. This book can go all the way though grade 6, 7, or 8 because the plot can be easily understand with no minor confusions. The setting for the book thief is a sad, bleak neighborhood on himmel street. Then, the book thief, whose name is liesel meminger, sees that her brother, werner, has died. I came across minette walters by youll never guess ah, you did. The state of israel gives nonjews who saved jewish lives, or attempted to. The australian writer markus zusaks brilliant and hugely ambitious new youngadult novel is. I also find myself pondering how zusak gives words themselves weight, life and threedimensionality. Liesel is shown the true stakes of the war when her father hides a young jewish man in thier basement. Then its time for mark to read the book thief i think that of all the books ive done under the mark reads banner, this is the first time where i feel pretty darn positive about the experience right off the bat.
Overview behind the book authors information my opinion recommendation who should read this book. If the book is heartbreaking as it is, it would be devastating or impossible to read it firstperson from liesels point of view. The book thief although the book thief was originally published as a novel for adult audiences, i believe that keeping with this recommendation would mean seriously underestimating both this novel and our young adult readers. The book thief by markus zusak introduces multiple examples of how humanity is both beautiful yet ugly, at the same time. The smiling bear sat huddled among the crowded wreckage of the man and the blood. I had high hopes for megan whalen turners the thief, and i am pleased to say it did not disappoint. Maybe i wasnt expecting such good movies, maybe i havent watched a good movie in a. A god in ruins by kate atkinson the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society by. In 20, the book thief was made into a major motion picture, and in 2018 was voted one of americas alltime favorite books, achieving the 14th position on the pbs great american read. Mar 17, 2014 the book thief is set in nazi germany, at the start of world war two. The book thief is set in nazi germany, at the start of world war two. Although the book thief was originally published as a novel for adult audiences, i believe that keeping with this recommendation would mean seriously underestimating both this novel and our young adult readers.
The book thief is the kind of book that you read in stunned silence, shaking your head in. But the movie about a girl adopted by a german couple during world war ii also crystallizes the perils of. In the book, death is the narrator who sees all in a third person omniscient view, and he states im constantly overestimating and underestimating the human racethat rarely do i ever simply estimate it, zusak 550. Jul 07, 2019 the book thief pdf is a novel published in 2005 by the 2005 picador and is authored by markus zusak. At once hopeful and devastating, its an observation of humanity from an outsider who s. This book has won many awards, including the ala best books for young adults, michael l.
This is a devastatingly powerful book that bears several rereadings, and should become a staple of literature discussion groups for sophisticated teen and adult readers. The book thief is set in the time of world war 2 where the holocaust is present and disaster is everywhere. Do you love crime, suspense, complex characters and epic, brilliant writing. Readers are introduced to this deathasstoryteller concept in a toolong invocation that begins the book thief.
Before i began reading it, i had a plethora of friends and teachers. The book thief arrived perhaps thirty seconds later. Also in 2018, bridge of clay was selected as a best book of the year in publications ranging from entertainment weekly to the wall street journal. Over break, i took it upon myself to read the book thief by markus zusak. Teen, 14 years old written by missbookaholic april 7, 2018.
Himmel street is located in the fictional town of molching, germany. Recommendation engine sorted out realistic, serious, emotional and bleak films with plots about world war two, holocaust, against humanity, nazi, war, survival and jewish mostly in drama, war and history genres. Among the disaster and altercations, liesel uses her literature to comfort her. Set in germany in the years 19391943, the book thief tells the story of liesel, narrated by death who has in his possession the book she wrote about these years. The book thief, by markus zusak the new york times. There is no specific age requirement to read this book, only if you feel confident enough to start a book that has a grade 5 level word choices. Since the book thief is a work of historical fiction a story based on a real setting it is really important that markus zusak gets it right, and he does. It is narrated by death, who introduces an interesting element of morbid sarcasm to a. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. Liesel meminger is a foster girl living outside of munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by.
The most powerful advisor to the king of sounis is the magus. Printz honor book, and the school library journal and publishers weekly best childrens book of the year. I watched them recently and they both blew me away. Riggio of the book the book thief by markus zusak this book was recommended to me by chris manion, author of gods patient pursuit of my soul, who advised that i would really like this story about nazi germany in the 1930s through the end of world war ii. Hes not a wizard, hes a scholar, an aging solider, not a thief. Most similar movies to the book thief the list contains related movies ordered by similarity. I am looking forward to more from zusak, thats for sure. His work is translated into more than forty languages, and has spent more than a decade on the new york times bestseller list, establishing zusak as one of the most successful authors to come out of australia.
Sitting down in my room, i flipped the page and began the 500 pages of a depressing, yet inspiring journey. His mother is asleep when death comes onto the train. In the third and fourth chapters of the book thief, we learn about deaths two other sightings of the book thief and discover the actual context for this book. Mar 14, 2006 when death tells a story, you pay attention. Would you ever recommend the book thief by markus zusak. The book thief, like the book on which its based, is narrated by death roger allam, who explains that he rarely cares about the stories of the living, with the exception of young liesel meminger sophie nelisse. Download the book of thief pdfepubmobi by markus zusak. Jan, 2015 over break, i took it upon myself to read the book thief by markus zusak. My intent with this and future book recommendations is to lure you in with reasons why you should consider reading a particular book, and. Maybe i wasnt expecting such good movies, maybe i havent watched a. Set preferences and get age appropriate recommendations with common sense media plus.
The novel is based on a historic and fiction genre. Their mother is taking them to a town near munich to foster parents. Just reading this book can get you in the mood for anything. Whether its conquering your fears or just being what you want can make a huge difference of how others or you, yourself can see in this world. May 17, 2017 are you looking for an engaging and thoughtprovoking read, or an indepth and unusual look at ww2.