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The profoundly moving story of a girl who transforms the lives of those around her in Germany during World War II. Although Liesel is illiterate when she is adopted by a German couple, her adoptive father encourages her to learn to read. Ultimately, the power of words helps Liesel and Max, a Jew hiding in the family's home, escape from the events unfolding around them.
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LibraryThing member infjsarah
I loved the book and had waited a long time to see the film. I wasn't disappointed - I thought it was very good. It stuck very closely to the book and was all the better for it. Excellent performances from all the actors. My only criticism I think is that it didn't really convey how important words
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became to Liesel after she learn to read. Which is what I remember from the book. But a very enjoyable film. Show Less
Original publication date
2013