The Book Thief Characters: Complete Analysis
The Book Thief features complex characters representing different aspects of society, each embodying themes of the novel.
Liesel Meminger is the foster child who learns to read and falls in love with books. Hans Hubermann is her accordion-playing foster father whose kindness shines in darkness. Rosa Hubermann seems harsh but loves fiercely. Rudy Steiner is Liesel's best friend who asks for a kiss constantly. Max Vandenburg is the Jewish boxer they hide. And Death himself narrates, overwhelmed by all the souls he's collecting during the war.