Reddit reviews The Book Thief
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The Book Thief
Reddit reviews The Book ThiefWe found 36 Reddit comments about The Book Thief. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Finishing off the Song of Ice and Fire series right now. Up next is Wicked since I've heard so many good things. I finished The Book Thief not so long ago and would highly, highly recommend that as well.
The following are some of my favorite books that I could think of off the top of my head. Hopefully you dig the list.
Try The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
It's a YA book but it has been enjoyed by countless adults. It's easy but interesting and has a somewhat unique method of narration. It will give you plenty to think about on a couple of different subjects.
You should also pick up Fred Korematsu Speaks Up some of my fellow grad students literally did not know about Japanese internment camps in the US. :'(
For the holocaust unit we did when I was in grade school, we read the Diary of Anne Frank.
I also read Number the Stars as a kid and here's a Teacher's Companion for it.
All the Light We Cannot See is also a really good book and gives the view points of two very different people. The Book Thief is also really really good.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. (http://www.amazon.com/Book-Thief-Markus-Zusak/dp/0375842209) I stumbled upon it in the Library and I couldn't put it down. It's a YA book, but it's absolutely amazing.
I just finished reading The Book Thief and it was pretty damn depressing. I cried a little at the end. I'm a grown ass man and I finished the book in a public place, so I tried really hard not too, but the tears came nonetheless. The theme isn't cynical or cold, so I'm afraid it's not exactly what you're looking for, but it's an excellent read if you're in the mood to not be happy.
I know some of these have already been mentioned, so just consider this a second vote for those titles. Also, my list skews heavily towards sci-fi/fantasy, because that is what I tend to read the most of.
By women, featuring female protagonists:
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
The Female Man by Joanna Russ
Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
Lavinia by Ursula K. Le Guin
The Circus in Winter by Cathy Day (It's not entirely fair to characterize this as a book about women; it's really a set of interconnected stories featuring both male and female characters. On the other hand, many of the most memorable characters, IMO, are women, so I'm filing it in this category anyway. So there!)
The Protector of the Small Quartet by Tamora Pierce, beginning with First Test (Really, anything by Tamora Pierce would fit the bill here. They're young adult novels, so they're quick reads, but they're enjoyable and have wonderful, strong, realistic female protagonists.)
These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer (Heyer wrote really fun, enjoyable romances, typically set in the Regency period, though These Old Shades is actually Georgian. This one is probably my favorite, but they're really all quite wonderful. Not super heavy stuff, but don't write her off just because of the subject matter. She was a talented, witty writer, and her female protagonists are almost never the wilting "damsel in distress" type - they're great characters who, while still holding true to their own time and place, are bright and likeable and hold their own against the men in their lives.)
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle (Another young adult book. And, again, I think it's worth noting that L'Engle's books almost always feature strong and interesting female characters. This one is probably her most famous, and begins a series featuring members of the same family, so it's a good jumping off point.)
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
By men, featuring female protagonists:
The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle (This is another one that is perhaps not a perfect fit for this category; the titular unicorn is female, but the book is as much about Schmendrick the magician as it is about her. However, there's also Molly Grue, so on the strength of those two women, I'm classifying this book as having female protagonists.)
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Coraline by Neil Gaiman (It's a children's book, but there's plenty to enjoy about it as an adult, too.)
By women, featuring male protagonists
Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
The author is Markus Zusak.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Book-Thief-Markus-Zusak/dp/0375842209
There's also a movie, released in 2013.
Will edit as I go
1. Her name is blue, she is blue, and she sings “blue’s clues,” so...
2. He’a wearing sunglasses, he also sings “In Summer.”
3) These are actually pretty good.
4) My brother is obsessed with these movies.
5) This is a very profound book. Made me feel a full breadth of emotion, and left me satisfied at the end.
6) this decorative fan
7) Your dog could be the pope!
8) I love potatoes. I love plushies. Obvious choice.
9) Jurassic Park is the film that made me fall in love with movies. It’s fun, emotional, and a testament to the ingenuity, curiosity, and perseverance of humanity. Also dinosaurs are in it.
10) After the zombies arrive, I’ll want safe drinking water. It’ll be important, and maybe hard to find occasionally.
11) A new laptop would make being a writer much easier. My current laptop is slow and doesn’t want to work half the time.
12) Lysol wipes are never a bad idea. Trust me.
13) Star Trek is my favorite everything.
14) How about an inspiring dress?
15) Why not both?
16) This stuff. I love it so much.
17) I loved this weird Barbie doll.
18) You know when you’re out in public, and you think of this great idea, but by the time you get home you forgot it and wish you’d written it down? Yeah. I hate that.
19) Here.
20) My dad used to own a pair of these.
Forgive me for posting synopses from amazon, but in the case of the Book Thief, every description I wrote seemed trite or gave too much away.
Non-Fiction: The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival by
John Vaillant. Outside a remote village in Russia’s Far East a man-eating tiger is on the prowl. The tiger isn’t just killing people, it’s murdering them, almost as if it has a vendetta. A team of trackers is dispatched to hunt down the tiger before it strikes again. They know the creature is cunning, injured, and starving, making it even more dangerous.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Tiger-Vengeance-Survival-Departures/dp/0307389049
Fiction: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books.
http://www.amazon.com/Book-Thief-Markus-Zusak/dp/0375842209
No, I haven't (as I don't have a smartphone), but that sounds like a really interesting concept!
I just finished Room, and am currently reading The Book Thief. Both are really good! I ended up reading Room in one evening- I just couldn't stop! >.<
The Book Thief is one of my recent favorites, and so great that I have to recommend it. I read it for a book club, and it's amazing. It's about a German girl who lives during WWII/The Holocaust, and the book is narrated by Death. It's an amazing book.
I'm not entering though, because I already have tons of books I want to read. I went a little crazy downloading free classic ebooks.
Shadow of the Wind is a good suggestion, that popped into my head as well. I'd also say take a look at Lightning Rods. It's got the manic satiric humor you would like, along with some genuine philosophical capital L literature themes she would like. Another one is maybe The Book Thief - this falls more into her category, but I'm willing to bet you'd really like it as well.
Not related to memoirs, but 'The Book Thief' has been one of the most creative fictional books I have read on the subject of WWII (Holocaust, particularly). It's about a young orphaned girl who lives with her foster parents in Germany before/during WWII. The book is meant for young adults, but I think anyone would appreciate its beauty.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (fiction)
I've been recommending this one lately because I finished it recently and it was so good.
Tell her to return the fucking book. BTW, it's a legit book (for anyone reading your post):
http://www.amazon.com/Book-Thief-Markus-Zusak/dp/0375842209/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1311993421&amp;sr=8-1
It's too damn hot outside
(are you in Cali? Cause damn it's hooooooootttt D:)
And this book for some summer reading or this flashy key chain can't decide so if I happen to win you choose :)
I just want all the gold!
I think you have to have this book. It is really good and based on your book wishlist I think you would like it.
I read The Book Thief this year and I loved it. That would be your book just for fun.
The Book Thief by Marcus Zusack. All around good read in general, but the really awesome part about this book is that the narrator is Death. That's what has stuck with me about it the most over the years. Turns out, Death has a lot of poignant things to say.
This is not a non-fiction book, but "The Book Thief by Markus Zusak" made me cry and is also set during the holocaust.
That's awesome! I just passed my 50th gift, and it was an awesome feeling! I can't wait to make it to 100!! You need a big ol' flashing neon sign "LUNAR3 IS AWESOME!"
This book is cheap either used or Kindle! :)
The Book Thief! I've been wanting to get around to reading this. Thank you for the contest!
Dying to read this. Used is fine.
Have a happy labor day!
labor day
The Book Thief
Used is fine
Either Matterhorn or The Book Thief.
My goal is to graduate with honors from college in two years. As of now, I am right on track in terms of GPA, and I work hard to keep it that way.
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I like to read in my spare time, and I've heard good things about this one.
Okay so I have two recommendations:
The Book Thief: http://www.amazon.com/Book-Thief-Markus-Zusak/dp/0375842209/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1302109748&amp;sr=8-1" is I think technically a kids book, and it's about a girl in Nazi Germany, so offhand it might not sound like it's for you BUT it's narrated by Death and his timing is amazing. Even if sometimes the punchlines are more like a punch to the gut.
And Tanya Huff has some great, unique fantasy. I'd start with[Sing the Four Quarters: http://www.amazon.com/Sing-Four-Quarters-Tanya-Huff/dp/0886776287/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1302109846&amp;sr=8-1, where certain special people can sing to control the four elements, and everyone is snarky and different and fun to be around. Or... at least fun to read about.
The Book Thief because it's an incredible book, well-written, emotional, and it doesn't have a sequel. If you only had one book, why would you pick anything in a series?
The Book Thief looks like a fantastic movie (I still haven't seen it) and I'm hoping it's an even better book!! Thanks for the awesome contest!
The last re-read was Shogun by James Clavell. Awesome book.
The last new book that I haven't already read was The Book Thief by Markus Zusak for the library young adult book club. Absolutely did NOT like it.
I would love an Amazon GC if we are allowed to request our item. :)
Thank you for the contest!
Uh.. no idea? It was given to me a few years ago by an old coworker; I've only just (finally) pulled it out of my "to read" pile.
The last book that made me cry was the end of The Book Thief. Made all the more awkward by the fact that I finished reading it while taking a bath.
Hey!
My favorite all time book has to be The Book Thief. What was your favorite book?
I would also suggest cross-posting this to r/booksuggestions.
Also, I love historical fiction so a few of my recommendations:
The Book Thief is the novel I always recommend. It will likely make you cry and it will stick with you.
No AC OR internets?!? Anyway, I just got done with The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Unfamiliar Fishes by Sarah Vowell. I really enjoyed both of them. Book Thief is about a young, German girl in Nazi Germany and is narrated by a timid and thoughtful Death. Unfamiliar Fishes is a history of the colonization of the Hawaiian islands with Vowell's signature dry humor. If you give me some titles of books that you like/just read, I'd be happy to give you more suggestions!