The Book Thief
Markus Zusak
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The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
Published
10/06/2013
Publisher
Intrínseca
Pages
480
ISBN-13
9788598078175
ISBN-10
8598078174
Description
The extraordinary, beloved novel about the ability of books to feed the soul even in the darkest of times. When Death has a story to tell, you listen. It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who 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. In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak, author of I Am the Messenger, has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time. “The kind of book that can be life-changing.” —The New York Times
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Book Thief?
This edition of The Book Thief has approximately 480 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Book Thief?
For most readers, The Book Thief typically takes between 10h 0m and 6h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 120,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 120,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Book Thief?
The estimated word count for The Book Thief is approximately 120,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Book Thief?
The Book Thief was written by Markus Zusak.
When was The Book Thief published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 10/06/2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.