Read The Book First

Rating: 7/10 (6 November 2016)

I am reviewing this title as a person who read the book. As you know movies that based on novel, it is inevitable that compare film and book. Mostly characters in the movie does not comply with that you imagine while reading and this can disappoint you. We mostly like book except a few exceptions.
I have a few criticism according to book. In the movie there is noting about Miss Holtzapfel. Whereas she is mentioned mostly especially late in the book. In the book it is mentioned some tragic incidents about her and her sons. Also Liesel goes to her and reads book to Miss Holtzapfel. Likewise not mentioned about Ilsa Hermann in detail. However she is a very important character in the book. Many times Liesel goes her house for stealing books and Ilsa Hermann noticed that. She leaves a letter to Liesel and say that she does not has to come in by stealth, she can come anytime that she wants. These details are not part of the movie. Except for these there are also some details that not mentioned or different according the book in the movie.
Although some criticism above, generally I like the movie. The atmosphere of the book and World War II Nazi Germany is reflected successfully. I can say that casting is successful but I imagine Hans Hubermann younger. I recommend this movie but after reading the book. My rating is 7/10.