The Book Thief

Version: Unabridged
Author: Markus Zusak
Narrator: Allan Corduner
Genres: Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Listening Library
Date: September 2006
Length: 13 hours, 50 minutes
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Overview

It's just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .
Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak's groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can't resist-books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau.
This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.

Selected Reviews

The Book Thief

by Sue
  • Book Rating: 5/5

The Book Thief

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 5/5

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Reviews (13)

The Book Thief

Written by Sue on February 27th, 2012

  • Book Rating: 5/5

This was the most amazing and interesting book that I have listened to. The reader was excellent and the story line was so good and I would certainly recommend it to anyone interested in WWII and the problems of a family and their neighbors and how they coped day to day.

The Book Thief

Written by Anonymous on October 5th, 2011

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I just finished listening to The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak for the second time. It is a beautifully written story of an 11-13 year old girl coming of age in Nazi Germany, ~1939 - 1942. Reminiscent of To Kill A Mockingbird, it exposes humanity at its worst and at its best. One of my all-time favorite books--loved it!

Loved it

Written by Carly from Los Angeles, CA on August 5th, 2011

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I loved this audiobook. I have listened to dozens of stories and readers, but this one really held my attention. The narrator was great, and the actual book was amazing. I recommended The Book Thief to all my friends, but with the caveat that I listened to it - maybe only the audiobook is that riveting!

Even by death...

Written by BizzyBea on May 3rd, 2011

  • Book Rating: 5/5

When I first heard the voice of Death as the narrator, I must say I was a liitle taken aback. As the tale unfolds, however, the distinct perspective of Death is what makes this book great! I listen to my books while commuting to work and this is the first time I brought CD's home to finish before starting a new one in the AM. Definitley on my 10 Best List!

The Tale of Two Reviews

Written by Anonymous on February 16th, 2011

  • Book Rating: 3/5

It was the best of books, it was the worst of books. Well written, great characters, unique and refreshing point of view of the narrator (not reader) should have made this a easy five star rating. However, the ending (without giving it way) left me unfulfilled, though I suppose the ending was what it needed to be for this book. So if you want a great literary work that gives you an appreciating for a great author, rent it. If you want to feel good at the end, move on to the next book.

slow start but great "read"

Written by Anonymous on December 24th, 2010

  • Book Rating: 4/5

This book got off ot a slow start, but once i got into it, it was great.

Haunting

Written by Peggy Stortz on August 25th, 2010

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Creative and with a unique perspective, The Book Thief is an absorbing tale of a young girl in Germany just before and during WWII. The author speaks with compassion and wisdom about the Germans and the Jews who were trapped in the Nazi madness.

One of my all-time favorites

Written by Seaweed on July 20th, 2010

  • Book Rating: 5/5

This story quickly moved to my "Top 5 EVER" books. Beautiful story, a very different point of view of the era, so many rich relationships. I adored this book. As "anonymous" above did, I had to drive in silence for a few trips to/from work, and starting the next book was difficult; I didn't want to let "Thief" go.

The Book Thief

Written by Laurajean on June 16th, 2010

  • Book Rating: 5/5

This book was an unexpected delight recommended by a friend. A story of a brave girl in pre-world war II Germany. A wonderful story written with beautiful words.

Book Thief

Written by Anonymous on June 10th, 2010

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Beautiful and moving. It's a story that will haunt you, but not necessarily in a bad way. I have a very long commute and once I finished this book, rather than putting in the next one, I just drove in silence for a few days to allow myself an opportunity to continue appreciating this book, and to continue absorbing it. Highly recommend!

Selected Reviews

The Book Thief

by Sue
  • Book Rating: 5/5

The Book Thief

by Anonymous
  • Book Rating: 5/5

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Author Details

Author Details

Zusak, Markus

Markus Zusak is the author of "I Am the Messenger," winner of the Children's Book Council Book of the Year in Australia, "Fighting Ruben Wolfe," an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, and "Getting the Girl," The author lives in Sydney, Australia.

"From the Hardcover edition."