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Book Review of The Good Thief

The Good Thief
The Good Thief
Author: Hannah Tinti
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 5


I really enjoyed this book. The Good Thief tells the story of Ren, who abandoned as an infant, is raised in an orphanage and later "adopted" by a traveling grave robber/ne'er do well. Set in New England when child labor was legal and anesthesia was unheard of, Ren's story unfolds as he tries to sort out the mystery of his birth and make his way in the world. Peopled by an interesting cast of characters, The Good Thief is a good read.