Review of The Book Thief (2013) by Ian Freer for Empire — 24 Feb 2014
Some good performances, impeccable craft and good intentions can’t compensate for a lack of dramatic urgency and emotional heft. The Book Thief is effective, but not effective enough.
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This review of The Book Thief (2013) was written by Ian Freer and published by Empire on 24 Feb 2014.
The Book Thief has generally received positive reviews.
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