The Book Thief: TikTok made me buy it! The life-affirming international bestseller

Markus Zusak

Mar 2016 · Random House

About this ebook

'Life affirming, triumphant and tragic . . . masterfully told. . . but also a wonderful page-turner' Guardian
'Brilliant and hugely ambitious' New York Times
'Extraordinary' Telegraph
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HERE IS A SMALL FACT - YOU ARE GOING TO DIE

1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier.
Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, is living with a foster family on Himmel Street. Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books. This is her story and the story of the inhabitants of her street when the bombs begin to fall.

SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION - THIS NOVEL IS NARRATED BY DEATH
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What readers are saying about The Book Thief:

***** 'I loved every page of this book. So many great quotes, observations on humanity and images...I just didn't want it to end.
***** 'I loved this book. It is not only one of the best I've read this year, it is one of the best I've ever read.'
***** 'This is the sort of book the restores your faith in humanity and leaves you feeling uplifted, even when it makes you shed a tear.

Ratings and reviews

One of the greatest books I've ever read.Its written in a way that is both simple yet sophisticated manner..This story contains equal amounts of humorous wits as well as the heartwrenching sorrows, that shakes your being to the core itself. It is such a touching story that forever leaves an impression in your heart that you will be remembering this story, even years after reading it. And, don't tell that I didn't warn you..please take atleast a box of tissues before start reading..(believe me..I would know)

Best 3rd person narration I have EVER read. Once you start this book you won't put it down!! Mark Zuzack is a phenomenal writer. I also recommend I am the messenger his other novel

I love being able to read from deaths point of view. The author was very good at writing from the view of a third party observing the events that happen in the book but still I felt connected to the characters. And the humour was good and very well placed as it stopped me from crying throughout the entire book. Absolutely love Markus Zusak. You should read I am Messanger.

About the author

MARKUS ZUSAK is the bestselling author of six novels, including THE BOOK THIEF. His books have been translated into more than forty languages, to both popular and critical acclaim. He lives in Sydney with his wife and two children.
Find Markus on his blog www.zusakbooks.com
Facebook /markuszusak
Instagram @markuszusak


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