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The Book Thief
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bookshelves: favorites, perfection, young-adult, historical, adapted
Feb 24, 2014
bookshelves: favorites, perfection, young-adult, historical, adapted
Saumensch.
1939, Nazi Germany. Liesel Meminger is an impoverished and fragile ten years old girl barely scrapping by with her foster parents, the Hubermanns; the ever loving Hans and the deathly strict Rosa. On her spare time Liesel plays with her neighbor Rudy, and secretly steals books, any book she can find. Dedicated studies, work commitment and fierce sacrifices the daily routine; until one day an injured agonizing Jewish man collapses at the doorstep of their home. His mere presence endangering all their lives, if someone ever finds out.
By far the best WWII Historical Fiction I鈥檝e ever read methinks, with an infinity of quotes and moments to remember by. Literary perfection as far as I鈥檓 concerned, especially for a lover of words, and a bookworm. A beautifully crafted unforgettable story, equally heartbreaking and heartwarming to no end; exquisitely weaved, with a flawless style of writing. So many terribly endearing characters; Liesel, Hans, Max, Rudy, and even Rosa, sometimes. (view spoiler) Amazing progression and character development. Consistently captivating storytelling, and even sporadically funny at times; with a completely unexpected and devastating ending that I鈥檒l never forget, or get over from. (view spoiler)
A book that for a long time was my very fav No. 1, until I read I Am the Messenger that is, also by the same author. This book came just at the right time, more than a decade ago when I didn鈥檛 even know about GR, and picked it up at a local library almost on a whim. And even though I can鈥檛 stand WW literature nowadays, still remains solidly among my Top 10.
A must read in life. EXTREMELY Recommendable!
*** The Book Thief (2013) is a lovely adaptation. Superbly capturing most of the essence and best highlights of the book. An outstanding performance by Geoffrey Rush, truly deserving of especial recognition; Sophie Nelisse and Emily Watson were awesome too. Very faithful to the book too, and with an alternative, yet still welcomed, ending. 8.5/10. Recommendable! The book won hands down though. (view spoiler)

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PERSONAL NOTE :
[2006] [552p] [Historical] [EXTREMELY Recommendable] [鈥淚 have hated words and I have loved them, and I hope I have made them right.鈥漖
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鈽呪槄鈽呪槄鈽� I Am the Messenger
鈽呪槄鈽呪槄鈽� The Book Thief
鈽呪槄鈽呪槄鈽� Bridge of Clay
鈽呪槄鈽呪槅鈽� Underdogs 1-3
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Saumensch.
1939, Alemania Nazi. Liesel Meminger es una empobrecida y fr谩gil ni帽a de diez a帽os apenas sobreviviendo con sus padres adoptivos, los Hubermann; el siempre amoroso Hans, y la terriblemente estricta Rosa. En su tiempo libre Liesel juega con su vecino Rudy, y secretamente roba libros, cualquier libro que encuentre. Estudio dedicado, compromiso con el trabajo y feroces sacrificios son la rutina diaria; hasta que un d铆a un herido y agonizante hombre jud铆o colapsa en la entrada de su hogar. Su mera presencia haciendo peligrar todas sus vidas, si alguien llega a enterarse.
Por lejos la mejor Ficci贸n Hist贸rica de la IIGM que le铆 jam谩s creo, con un sinf铆n de citas y momentos para el recuerdo. Perfecci贸n literaria por lo que a m铆 concierne, especialmente para un amante de las letras, y nerd de biblioteca. Una hermosamente dise帽ada inolvidable historia, en igual medida desgarradora y enternecedora hasta el extremo; exquisitamente entretejida, y con un impecable estilo de escritura. Tantos terriblemente entra帽ables personajes; Liesel, Hans, Max, Rudy, y hasta Rosa, a veces. (view spoiler) Incre铆ble progresi贸n y desarrollo de personajes. Consistentemente cautivante narraci贸n, e incluso graciosa a veces; con un completamente inesperado y devastador final que nunca voy a poder olvidar, o lograr recuperarme de. (view spoiler)
Un libro que por mucho tiempo fue mi gran fav N掳1, al menos hasta que le铆 Cartas Cruzadas , tambi茅n del mismo autor. Este libro lleg贸 a m铆 en el momento justo, m谩s de una d茅cada atr谩s, cuando ni siquiera sab铆a de GR, y lo escog铆 de la librer铆a casi por azar. Y aunque ya no pueda soportar literatura de GM 煤ltimamente, sigue permaneciendo s贸lidamente entre mi Top 10.
Un deber de leer en la vida. 隆EXTREMADAMENTE Recomendable!
*** Ladrona de libros (2013) es una adorable adaptaci贸n. Superlativamente capturando gran parte de la esencia y grandes momentos del libro. Una sobresaliente actuaci贸n de Geoffrey Rush, especialmente merecedora de reconocimiento; Sophie Nelisse y Emily Watson geniales tambi茅n. Muy fiel al libro, y con un alternativo, aunque igualmente bienvenido, final. 8.5/10. 隆Recomendable! Aunque el libro gan贸 por lejos eh. (view spoiler)

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NOTA PERSONAL :
[2006] [552p] [Hist贸rica] [ALTAMENTE Recomendable] ["He odiado las palabras y las he amado, y espero haber estado a su altura."]
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1939, Nazi Germany. Liesel Meminger is an impoverished and fragile ten years old girl barely scrapping by with her foster parents, the Hubermanns; the ever loving Hans and the deathly strict Rosa. On her spare time Liesel plays with her neighbor Rudy, and secretly steals books, any book she can find. Dedicated studies, work commitment and fierce sacrifices the daily routine; until one day an injured agonizing Jewish man collapses at the doorstep of their home. His mere presence endangering all their lives, if someone ever finds out.
By far the best WWII Historical Fiction I鈥檝e ever read methinks, with an infinity of quotes and moments to remember by. Literary perfection as far as I鈥檓 concerned, especially for a lover of words, and a bookworm. A beautifully crafted unforgettable story, equally heartbreaking and heartwarming to no end; exquisitely weaved, with a flawless style of writing. So many terribly endearing characters; Liesel, Hans, Max, Rudy, and even Rosa, sometimes. (view spoiler) Amazing progression and character development. Consistently captivating storytelling, and even sporadically funny at times; with a completely unexpected and devastating ending that I鈥檒l never forget, or get over from. (view spoiler)
A book that for a long time was my very fav No. 1, until I read I Am the Messenger that is, also by the same author. This book came just at the right time, more than a decade ago when I didn鈥檛 even know about GR, and picked it up at a local library almost on a whim. And even though I can鈥檛 stand WW literature nowadays, still remains solidly among my Top 10.
A must read in life. EXTREMELY Recommendable!
*** The Book Thief (2013) is a lovely adaptation. Superbly capturing most of the essence and best highlights of the book. An outstanding performance by Geoffrey Rush, truly deserving of especial recognition; Sophie Nelisse and Emily Watson were awesome too. Very faithful to the book too, and with an alternative, yet still welcomed, ending. 8.5/10. Recommendable! The book won hands down though. (view spoiler)

-----------------------------------------------
PERSONAL NOTE :
[2006] [552p] [Historical] [EXTREMELY Recommendable] [鈥淚 have hated words and I have loved them, and I hope I have made them right.鈥漖
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鈽呪槄鈽呪槄鈽� I Am the Messenger
鈽呪槄鈽呪槄鈽� The Book Thief
鈽呪槄鈽呪槄鈽� Bridge of Clay
鈽呪槄鈽呪槅鈽� Underdogs 1-3
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Saumensch.
1939, Alemania Nazi. Liesel Meminger es una empobrecida y fr谩gil ni帽a de diez a帽os apenas sobreviviendo con sus padres adoptivos, los Hubermann; el siempre amoroso Hans, y la terriblemente estricta Rosa. En su tiempo libre Liesel juega con su vecino Rudy, y secretamente roba libros, cualquier libro que encuentre. Estudio dedicado, compromiso con el trabajo y feroces sacrificios son la rutina diaria; hasta que un d铆a un herido y agonizante hombre jud铆o colapsa en la entrada de su hogar. Su mera presencia haciendo peligrar todas sus vidas, si alguien llega a enterarse.
Por lejos la mejor Ficci贸n Hist贸rica de la IIGM que le铆 jam谩s creo, con un sinf铆n de citas y momentos para el recuerdo. Perfecci贸n literaria por lo que a m铆 concierne, especialmente para un amante de las letras, y nerd de biblioteca. Una hermosamente dise帽ada inolvidable historia, en igual medida desgarradora y enternecedora hasta el extremo; exquisitamente entretejida, y con un impecable estilo de escritura. Tantos terriblemente entra帽ables personajes; Liesel, Hans, Max, Rudy, y hasta Rosa, a veces. (view spoiler) Incre铆ble progresi贸n y desarrollo de personajes. Consistentemente cautivante narraci贸n, e incluso graciosa a veces; con un completamente inesperado y devastador final que nunca voy a poder olvidar, o lograr recuperarme de. (view spoiler)
Un libro que por mucho tiempo fue mi gran fav N掳1, al menos hasta que le铆 Cartas Cruzadas , tambi茅n del mismo autor. Este libro lleg贸 a m铆 en el momento justo, m谩s de una d茅cada atr谩s, cuando ni siquiera sab铆a de GR, y lo escog铆 de la librer铆a casi por azar. Y aunque ya no pueda soportar literatura de GM 煤ltimamente, sigue permaneciendo s贸lidamente entre mi Top 10.
Un deber de leer en la vida. 隆EXTREMADAMENTE Recomendable!
*** Ladrona de libros (2013) es una adorable adaptaci贸n. Superlativamente capturando gran parte de la esencia y grandes momentos del libro. Una sobresaliente actuaci贸n de Geoffrey Rush, especialmente merecedora de reconocimiento; Sophie Nelisse y Emily Watson geniales tambi茅n. Muy fiel al libro, y con un alternativo, aunque igualmente bienvenido, final. 8.5/10. 隆Recomendable! Aunque el libro gan贸 por lejos eh. (view spoiler)

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NOTA PERSONAL :
[2006] [552p] [Hist贸rica] [ALTAMENTE Recomendable] ["He odiado las palabras y las he amado, y espero haber estado a su altura."]
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Thank you Miguel! It really is, but the book is even better :D !


I'd have to agree, for me it was, and still is <3. Although of course not everyone likes it, many call it pretentious. Who knows, I just work here lol. Thank so much Inci! Hope you like it if you give it a go :D


Thank you so much Jackie! I'm positive you'll enjoy it plenty too when you get to it! I haven't read Tattooist of Auschwitz but I've seen it plenty on my he feed to know about it lol. Like I said I can't stand WW literature nowadays but if I ever decide to pick one up again will definitely consider it :D


Never give up! Never surrender!


Its fame is very well deserved imo. Thank you Thibault!


Yeah I feel you Dirk! There's a point where you have enough of the subject. That's why I seldomly read about it anymore, and only accidentally for picking books blindly :p.

*Nodding my head vigorously through this review* :D
So glad to see this in your 5 stars list, Federico! Reading your enthusiastic review took me back to my experience with this book. :)


So glad to see this in your 5 stars list, Federico! Reading your enthusiastic review took..."
So fantastic Rosh! One of the best books EVER <3! Because of it I ended up reading all of Zusak's books xD.

Thank you Srivalli! Movie is good but the book is ten times better. Hope you enjoy it when you get to it! I'm confident it'll not disappoint you :D

Thank you Emma! Glad to see you too. One of a kind <3


Thank you Kay! The movie is good, but the book Kay!! It's like NO contest.


Uuy genial! Espero que el narrador sea bueno y no lo arruine porque ese libro es perfecto <3! Que lo disfrute mucho Laura!


Muy sentida rese帽a, Fede. Muchas gracias por compartirla.

Thank you Susan!! So glad we share so many favs lol. "I Am the Messenger" is my No.1 fav of all-time <3. Zusak is the best ever! Read everything he wrote I think xD

No se quede atr谩s Lady A, que si alg煤n libro lo vale tiene que ser este. Estoy plenamente confiado que le va a gustar cuando decida leerlo. Un placer como siempre y que la pase lindo!

No se quede atr谩s Lady A, qu..."
OK, Fede. Le vamos a hacer caso...

Thank you Debra!! So glad you loved it too! My top fav for many many years too <3, until I read his other book. Zusak is other-worldly!



Thank you so much Alexandra! I'm sure whatever you heard is true. It's the real deal <3

Thank you Karen! I can't see it disappointing you, but it happens lol. All the best for both <3 !



Thank you Catherine! All good things come in time, maybe this is it ;)

Thank you so much Rachel <3 ! Sadly it happens. No shame in that :). Did you try the movie? Sometimes it lands better lol.

Federico, I think I will try the movie. It probably will land better with me. :)

Fingers crossed :D !!


Thank you Nora! It's heartbreaking alright. So glad you loved it too <3