Skip to main content
PBS logo
 
 

Book Review of The Book Thief

The Book Thief
nyteacher avatar reviewed on + 152 more book reviews


I cannot say enough about this book. Everybody should read it! There have been hundreds of books written about WWII Germany, yet this book still manages to be original. The idea of having Death be the narrator is brilliant. It gives a unique look at both the best and worst of humanity and the amazing power of words. The book is listed as young adult literature because the protagonist is a young girl. Even if you're not someone who usually reads young adult literature you will appreciate this story.