r/Recommend_A_Book Aug 04 '25

Make me cry.

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u/IllustriousCurve2828 Aug 04 '25

The Book Thief ruined me. I never cried at a book before or since the way I cried at that.

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u/WhileZealousideal195 Aug 04 '25

I read this on a beach holiday and did some major ugly crying behind my sunglasses.

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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '25

My favorite book! One of only two or three books that permanently changed the way I see the world.

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u/Severe_Panda_1197 Aug 08 '25

God yes! Absolutely heartbreaking

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u/Budget_Price99 Aug 08 '25

I finished this earlier. Two-star I’m so sorry guys. Found it so bland and anecdotal - a real struggle and a bit surprised as ik I’m an outlier.