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Historical novel

The Book Thief

Markus Zusak
eng. The Book Thief · 2005
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Brief Overview

Brief Overview

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak tells the story of a girl named Liesel Meminger, living in Nazi Germany during World War II. After losing her family, Liesel finds solace in a foster home where she discovers comfort in stealing books and reading. Her foster parents, Hans and Rosa Hubermann, hide a Jewish fugitive named Max Vandenburg in their home. Liesel and Max become close friends, sharing stories and books with each other. The story is narrated by Death, who observes Liesel's life and describes the horrors of war and human suffering. The book explores themes of love, loss, the power of words, and human resilience.

The Book Thief
Date of publication: 9 July 2024
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Author: 
Markus Zusak
Original title: eng. The Book Thief · 2005
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