• The Book Thief (2013) Soundtrack OST •

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In 1938, the young girl Liesel Meminger is traveling by train with her mother and her younger brother when he dies. Her mother buries the boy in a cemetery by the tracks and Liesel picks up a book, "The Gravediggers Handbook", which was left on the grave of her brother and brings it with her. Liesel is delivered to a foster family in a small town and later she learns that her mother left her because she is a communist. Her stepmother, Rosa Hubermann, is a rude but caring woman and her stepfather, Hans Hubermann, is a simple kind-hearted man. Liesel befriends her next door neighbor, the boy Rudy Steiner, and they go together to the school. When Hans discovers that Liesel cannot read, he teaches her using her book and Liesel becomes an obsessed reader.

During a Nazi speech where the locals are forced to burn books in a bonfire, Liesel recovers one book for her and the Mayor's wife Ilsa Hermann witnesses her action. Meanwhile Hans hides the Jewish Max Vandenburg, who is the son of a deceased friend that saved his life in the war, in the basement of his house and Liesel becomes his friend. One day, Rosa asks Liesel to deliver laundry to the Mayor and Ilsa invites Liesel to go to her library and tells that she can visit her to read whenever she wants. But in times of war there are many threats and the lives of Liesel, her family and friends will never be the same.

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Play	Title	Artist
	The Book Thief
	Wiegenlied: Guten Abend, Gut Nacht, Op. 49, No. 4	Johannes Brahms: Writer
	Deutschlandlied	Joseph Haydn: Performer August Heinrich Hoffman von Fallersleben: Lyrics
	Herbstweisen	Emil Waldteufel: Writer
	Die Fledermaus	Johann Strauss: Writer
	Silent Night	Franz Xaver Gruber: Performer
	The Blue Danube	Johann Strauss: Writer
	Blue Danube Waltz	Emil Waldteufel: Performer
	Die Gedanken Sind Frei	Emil Waldteufel: Performer
	One Small Fact	John Williams: Performer
	The Journey to Himmel Street	John Williams: Performer
	New Parents and a New Home	John Williams: Performer
	Ilsa's Library	John Williams: Performer
	The Snow Fight	John Williams: Performer
	Learning to Read	John Williams: Performer
	Book Burning	John Williams: Performer
	I Hate Hitler!	John Williams: Performer
	Max and Liesel	John Williams: Performer
	The Train Station	John Williams: Performer
	Revealing the Secret	John Williams: Performer
	Foot Race	John Williams: Performer
	The Visitor at Himmel Street	John Williams: Performer
	Learning to Write	John Williams: Performer
	The Departure of Max	John Williams: Performer
	Jellyfish	John Williams: Performer
	Rescuing the Book	John Williams: Performer
	Writing to Mama	John Williams: Performer
	Max Lives	John Williams: Performer
	Rudy is Taken	John Williams: Performer
	Finale	John Williams: Performer
	The Book Thief	John Williams: Performer
	LINCOLN†: The People House	John Williams: Performer
	The American Process	John Williams: Performer
	Getting Out The Vote	John Williams: Performer
	The Blue And Grey	John Williams: Performer
	The Peace Delegation*	John Williams: Performer
	Elegy	John Williams: Performer
	The Meeting With Grant*	John Williams: Performer
	“With Malice Toward None”	John Williams: Performer
	SABRINA: Theme	John Williams: Performer
	PRESUMED INNOCENT: Remembering Carolyn	John Williams: Performer
	THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK: The Asteroid Field	John Williams: Performer
	RETURN OF THE JEDI: Luke & Leia	John Williams: Performer
	THE BOOK THIEF†: The Visitor And The Book Thief	John Williams: Performer
	Max's Departure	John Williams: Performer
	SCHINDLER'S LIST: Theme	John Williams: Performer
	HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE: Hedwig's Flight	John Williams: Performer
	Voldemort	John Williams: Performer
	Hogwarts Forever	John Williams: Performer
	Fluffy's Harp	John Williams: Performer
	HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN: Buckbeak's Flight‡	John Williams: Performer
	A Window To The Past	John Williams: Performer
	Aunt Marge's Waltz	John Williams: Performer
	THE NOVELS: Love Theme - Jane Eyre	John Williams: Performer
	Main Theme - Angela's Ashes	John Williams: Performer
	Medley - The Book Thief	John Williams: Performer
	AMERICANA: Suite - The Reivers	John Williams: Performer
	Love Theme - The Missouri Breaks	John Williams: Performer
	TRAGIC ROMANCE: Love Theme - Story of a Woman	John Williams: Performer
	Across the Stars - Star Wars: Attack of the Clones	John Williams: Performer
	THRILLERS: Main Theme - The Eiger Sanction	John Williams: Performer
	End Credits - Presumed Innocent	John Williams: Performer
	End Credits - Family Plot	John Williams: Performer
	A TRIBUTE TO STEVEN SPIELBERG: ET and Me - E.T. The Extraterrestrial	John Williams: Performer
	Main Theme - Schindler's List	John Williams: Performer
	Cadillac of the Skies - Empire of the Sun	John Williams: Performer
	Suite - Lincoln	John Williams: Performer
	Main Theme - Jurassic Park	John Williams: Performer
	What Are You Going to Do When You Are Not Saving The World? - Man of Steel	Kristen Anderson-Lopez: Performer
	Waking Up - Oblivion	Kristen Anderson-Lopez: Performer
	Wanna Fight - Only God Forgives	Kristen Anderson-Lopez: Performer
	Where To? - The Wolverine	Kristen Anderson-Lopez: Performer
	Iron Man 3 - Iron Man 3	Kristen Anderson-Lopez: Performer
	Lost But Won - Rush	Kristen Anderson-Lopez: Performer
	The Quest for Erebor - The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug	Kristen Anderson-Lopez: Performer
	I Need You - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire	Kristen Anderson-Lopez: Performer
	London Calling - Star Trek Into Darkness	Kristen Anderson-Lopez: Performer
	Come Back To Me - The Evil Dead	Kristen Anderson-Lopez: Performer
	The Book Thief - The Book Thief	Kristen Anderson-Lopez: Performer
	Solomon - 12 Years a Slave	Kristen Anderson-Lopez: Performer
	Gravity - Gravity	Kristen Anderson-Lopez: Performer
	Let It Go - Frozen	Kristen Anderson-Lopez: Performer

User reviews

Andrew Williams

7/10

Overall, the soundtrack of The Book Thief is a masterful work of art that enriches the viewing experience and leaves a lasting impression on the audience.

Linda Scott

7/10

The blending of traditional and contemporary musical elements in the soundtrack creates a unique and memorable listening experience that complements the film's narrative.

Nancy Wright

5/10

The soundtrack of The Book Thief is hauntingly beautiful, capturing the emotional depth of the story with its poignant melodies.

Betty Garcia

5/10

The soundtrack's seamless integration with the film's narrative helps to immerse the audience in the story, creating a powerful and unforgettable viewing experience.

Stephanie Thomas

5/10

The use of orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack adds a layer of richness and depth to the storytelling, enhancing the emotional impact of the film.

Thomas Anderson

5/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the sense of tension and fear that permeates the film, underscoring the harsh realities of war and discrimination.

Betty Martin

7/10

The use of various instruments, from somber pianos to stirring strings, adds layers of complexity to the music that enhances the storytelling.

Steven Wright

2/10

The soundtrack of The Book Thief lacked emotional depth and failed to capture the intensity and complexity of the wartime setting. The music felt generic and did not enhance the storytelling or evoke the necessary emotions to fully immerse the audience in the characters' struggles.

Robert Taylor

1/10

The musical themes in The Book Thief often felt disconnected from the scenes they were supposed to accompany, making it difficult to establish a meaningful connection between the characters' experiences and the audience's emotional response. The soundtrack seemed like an afterthought rather than a cohesive part of the overall cinematic experience.

Sarah Wilson

8/10

The score's poignant melodies stay with you long after the film ends, resonating with the viewer and enhancing the emotional impact of the story.

Patricia Scott

5/10

The music perfectly complements the setting of the film, transporting the listener to wartime Germany with its somber tones and evocative themes.

Deborah Davis

2/10

The score of The Book Thief did not effectively enhance the pivotal moments of the plot, such as the burning of books or the hidden friendship with Max Vandenburg. The music failed to create a sense of tension, drama, or poignancy that could have elevated the impact of these key events, resulting in a missed opportunity to deepen the audience's engagement with the story.

Patricia Hernandez

9/10

The soundtrack of The Book Thief is truly captivating and emotionally stirring. The music beautifully complements the film's poignant storyline, enhancing every scene with its evocative melodies and powerful symphonies.

Thomas Hernandez

7/10

Each track in the soundtrack feels carefully crafted to immerse the listener in the World War II era, creating a powerful connection to the film's themes.

Laura Davis

6/10

The main theme of The Book Thief is both heart-wrenching and uplifting, reflecting the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and courage in the face of adversity.

Stephanie Jones

8/10

The haunting melodies evoke a sense of longing and hope, reflecting the struggles and resilience of the characters in the film.

David Martin

9/10

Each track in the soundtrack of The Book Thief seamlessly weaves into the narrative, adding depth and emotional resonance to the characters' journeys. The hauntingly beautiful compositions not only amplify the emotional impact of the story but also serve as a powerful storytelling element on their own, creating a truly immersive experience for the audience.

Mary Johnson

5/10

Each track in the soundtrack of The Book Thief is a masterpiece in its own right, creating a sense of melancholy and hope that resonates with the film's themes of love, loss, and resilience.

Susan Clark

8/10

The soundtrack's composition effectively mirrors the evolution of Liesel's character, from a young girl struggling with loss to a resilient and brave individual finding solace in books.

Ashley Martin

6/10

The music in The Book Thief enhances the character development, providing a window into the inner thoughts and feelings of the protagonists through its emotive melodies.

Richard Perez

8/10

The emotional depth of the soundtrack perfectly captures the turbulent historical backdrop of The Book Thief.

Charles Harris

7/10

The soundtrack's ability to convey a wide range of emotions, from sorrow to joy, makes it a standout component of the film's overall impact.

Mary Parker

8/10

The music beautifully underscores the moments of friendship and love in the midst of chaos and tragedy, highlighting the human spirit's capacity for compassion.

Joshua Thompson

6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of The Book Thief is a masterful work of art that elevates the film to new heights, leaving a lasting impression on the listener.

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