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Historical novel

The Book Thief

Markus Zusak
eng. The Book Thief · 2005
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The narrator of the book is Death, which gives the narrative a unique perspective.
  • The novel is set in Nazi Germany during World War II.
  • The main character, Liesel Meminger, learns to read by stealing books, which becomes her way of coping with the horrors of war.
  • The book explores themes of friendship, love, loss, and the power of words.
  • The novel is based on real stories told to the author by his parents, who lived through the war.
  • The book has been translated into more than 40 languages and has received numerous literary awards.
  • In 2013, the book was adapted into a film of the same name.
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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