The Book Thief

The Book Thief, written by an Australian author, Markus Zusak, is a devastatingly powerful historical-fiction novel that bears several re-readings. Being one of the greatest, most divinely-written epilogues in my school library, The Book Thief, is a soul-shattering, thought-provoking story that undoubtedly can be recommended to the young and old alike. This poignant, prolonged, but achingly sad book, is the pinnacle of contemporary historical-fiction, poised to become a classic. Phenomenally breathtaking, and inspiring, bringing nothing but anticipatory dread, this lyrical, surreal book, though depressingly morbid at times, was my “gateway” to historical-fiction. The tribulations and trials provided in the novel, had inevitable passion, perspective

Explore the presence of a postmodern writing style in The Book Thief, and subsequently determine how each element elevates the narrative and themes.

The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak, takes place in 1940s Nazi Germany in the small town of Molching. The main character, Liesel Meminger, takes on a role as the foster child of Hans and Rosa Hubermann. She also meets a young boy named Rudy Steiner, who goes on to be her best friend and lover. In the book, Liesel faces many challenges big and small. From hiding a Jew in the basement to a thieving lifestyle, Liesel has to learn to overcome all of life's problems. Through all of this, she is supported by her foster father Hans Hubermann who is caring to people he barely knows, intelligence despite his lack of education, and generosity even when he has little for himself.

Liesel most definitely could have trusted Rudy with the secret of having Max hidden in her basement. Rudy was clearly Liesel’s best friend and partner in crime when Liesel was doing her acts of thievery stealing the books from the mayor’s wife bookself. The devotion to Liesel Rudy also had was strong and I believe Liesel could have trusted Rudy.

After detectives arrested the man for burglarizing a jewelry store, they discovered that the thief was actually a woman dressed as a man. Although they informed (1) ____ she didn’t have to (2) ____ them anything, the woman confessed (3) ____ she had committed the crime (4) ____ her family because they were penniless and hungry.

“Even death has a heart.” (The Book Thief, pg 242) The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a book of death, love, and survival. There is the death of a friend, love of a parent, and survival of those who can take it. World War II was a devastating period and many did not have the mental strength to survive it. The Book Thief is about Liesel Meminger and all her accounts with death and how she coped with it, how she survives it all through words. The book is narrated by Death, and throughout the book, he adds in his own input at times. The Book Thief makes you realize the power that words can have, you just have to pay attention to them.

Anne Frank spoke these words, “Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart”. These words were spoken while she was in hiding during the holocaust. Anne Frank, her family, and also another family were forced into hiding during the holocaust. The holocaust was a time when many nazis killed millions of jews and took them from their homes and businesses. Even though the holocaust was something that started from evil people, I disagree.

The Book Thief  by Markus Zusak takes place in Nazi Germany between 1939 through 1944. This book is about a little girl named Liesel Meminger. Her mother and her brother Werner are traveling on a train traveling to a town named Molching. On the way to Molching her brother dies. At his burial, Liesel steals her first book and this leads to her understanding the importance of knowing how to read. Throughout this book, Zusak uses a chaotic setting, developers interesting characters, creates an intriguing plot conflict, symbols and themes.

The Book Thief - written by Markus Zusak and The Boleyn Inheritance - written by Philippa Gregory. These two books are written by two very different people, However they both have a love for writing. Just like in every piece of literature or art, the creator puts a piece of them into their work. Since death is a part of all of us it's no wonder why both books revolve heavily around it. Death becomes a leading role.

Human mentality is always changing due to emotions and expressions. From that in many literature, it demonstrates to the reader how powerful certain perceptions can be and truly the importance of it. In the novel, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, he cleverly displays important insights that teach readers the impact of the three main attributes in the book. Set during WWII in Nazi Germany where a young girl is building into a breathtaking character that creates an influence throughout adolescents who is reading the book. Escort by other characters whom adds depth to the story by contributing to the overall insight is making a revolutionary novel in society today. The three main insights the characters conduct is perseverance, friendship and sacrifice.

The Book Thief is the story, Narrated by Death,  of Liesel Meminger, a nine-year-old German girl who is surrendered by her mom to live with

The Essence of The Book Thief In 2005, Markus Zusak published a book entitled The Book Thief; in 2013, a movie adaptation was created. Throughout the movie, the plot follows the book quite well for the most part, and the characters are portrayed accurately. However, the filmmakers forgot some very important aspects of the novel. These aspects are not simply plot details or characters’ actions, but instead they take conscientious reading, insight, and evidence to understand.

“The Book Thief” is about a little girl, who is sent to foster care. In the beginning it was her younger brother was with her; but on the way to their foster family her brother died. Her new mother is described as a thunderstorm, always rumbling. She insists that Liesel call her “Mama”, and her foster father “Papa”. It is discovered that Liesel cannot read or write. Her Papa discovers the book she stole from the grave digger, and uses it to teach her to read. He then turns the basement into a dictionary for her to keep track of all the new words she is learning. As the film progresses her family takes in a Jewish boy. They take him in because, her Papa fought with the boys dad in World War I. The boy is named Max Vandenburg, when he arrives he is sick. They put him in the second bed in Liesel’s room. She and Max

The Book Thief is based around a character named Liesel Meminger. She is called the book thief because she is known for stealing books to help her read and advance in her knowledge. The theme of this book is mainly death, which is also the narrator. Death narrates throughout this whole book and brings a new perspective to the way war would have been seen.

"Good job, John! You managed to find my silver flask. Did you get the thieves?" Colette asked as he saw John walk out of the cellars, her silver flask in his hand.