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A captivating tale that intertwines triumph and tragedy, masterfully crafted to both uplift and move the reader. This extraordinary narrative has garnered acclaim from the Guardian, New York Times, and Telegraph for its ambitious scope and brilliant execution.
Set against the backdrop of 1939 Nazi Germany, we follow the journey of Liesel, a nine-year-old girl living with a foster family on Himmel Street. With her parents taken to a concentration camp, Liesel finds solace in purloining books. As bombs begin to fall, her story becomes inextricably linked with those of her neighbours.
In a most unusual twist, Death itself narrates this poignant chronicle, offering a unique perspective on the human condition during one of history's darkest periods. The novel serves as a stark reminder of our mortality while celebrating the resilience of the human spirit.
Readers have been profoundly affected by The Book Thief, praising its memorable quotes, astute observations on humanity, and vivid imagery. Many have hailed it as not only one of the best books they've read recently, but one of the finest they've ever encountered. This life-affirming masterpiece has the power to restore faith in humanity, even as it draws tears from its audience.
Book ISBN: | 9781784162122 |
Book Author: | Markus Zusak |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Black Swan |
Book Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 193 x 122 x 37 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2016-09-15 |
Book Pagination: | 560 pages |
Book Weight: | 382g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’