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Book Thief

4.4
4 ratings

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Pages
552
Language
EN
ISBN
9780375831003
Reading Time
~9h 40min

Book Thief is a book by Markus Zusak. It has 552 pages.

About this book

The Book Thief is a historical fiction novel by the Australian author Markus Zusak, set in Nazi Germany during World War II. Published in 2005, The Book Thief became an international bestseller and was translated into 63 languages and sold 17 million copies. It was adapted into the 2013 feature film, The Book Thief. The novel follows the adventures of a young girl, Liesel Meminger. Narrated by Death, the novel presents the lives and viewpoints of the many victims of the ongoing war. Themes throughout the story include death, literature, and love.

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What Readers Are Saying

“Finished this in two sittings. The pacing, the characters, the prose — Markus Zusak was clearly working at the top of their game.”

midnightreads

“Really good. Not without flaws, but the strengths of Book Thief far outweigh anything I'd nitpick.”

inkandpaper

“Solid four stars. I enjoyed this more than I expected to and I'll likely pick up more from Markus Zusak soon.”

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Reviews (4)

M
Apr 23, 2026

Finished this in two sittings. The pacing, the characters, the prose — Markus Zusak was clearly working at the top of their game.

I
Apr 13, 2026

Really good. Not without flaws, but the strengths of Book Thief far outweigh anything I'd nitpick.

B
Apr 13, 2026

Solid four stars. I enjoyed this more than I expected to and I'll likely pick up more from Markus Zusak soon.

P
Apr 12, 2026

Solid four stars. I enjoyed this more than I expected to and I'll likely pick up more from Markus Zusak soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages is Book Thief?+

Book Thief has 552 pages.

What is Book Thief about?+

The Book Thief is a historical fiction novel by the Australian author Markus Zusak, set in Nazi Germany during World War II. Published in 2005, The Book Thief became an international bestseller and was translated into 63 languages and sold 17 million copies. It was adapted into the 2013 feature film...

Who wrote Book Thief?+

Book Thief was written by Markus Zusak.

What is the rating of Book Thief?+

Book Thief has an average rating of 4.4/5 based on 4 ratings on Booklogr.