★★☆☆☆Markus Zusak’s novel about the Second World War sold many millions of copies, so it’s quite possible that there’s enough of a fanbase to propel this musica
With a charming libretto by Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald, and folk-style music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, The Book Thief is filled with the warmth of a young girl's friendships and discoveries. But the dangers of war and Nazi rhetoric are a constant threat beneath the surface.