I can't provide the e-book of the prose collection that 'The Thief of Time' is based on. This was because this book was written by and not a collection of essays. Zheng Yuanjie's works are usually widely welcomed on novel websites such as Qidian Chinese Network, Zongheng Chinese Network, etc. You can try to search for his works on these websites to find related e-books.
Well, usually when we say 'novel', we mean a fictional story of some length. If 'The Thief' fits that description, it's a novel and thereby also a book. But if it's a non-fiction account or something else, it might just be a book in a broader sense.
There were a few novels with a thief theme that could be recommended. Among them were " The Taoist Temple that Can Transmigrate "," The Great Salvation of the Heavens and Realms "," The War Contractor "," The Lawyer of the Film and Television World ", and so on. In addition, there was also a novel called " Shantalan," which told the story of a literary thief's 10-year exile. It was considered a legendary classic. However, the search results didn't provide any more information about the specific novel recommendations for the thief theme.
The Book Thief is an amazing novel. It manages to be both tragic and beautiful at the same time. The descriptions of the settings, like the small German town, are so detailed that you feel like you're there. The relationships between the characters, such as Liesel and her foster father, are complex and full of emotion.
The Book Thief is an extraordinary novel. It's a story that shows the power of words during the harsh times of Nazi Germany. The characters are vividly drawn, especially Liesel. Her love for books in such a dark world is really inspiring. The narrative style, with Death as the narrator, gives a unique perspective on the events.
It is fiction. The story is a work of the author's imagination, set in Nazi Germany, and it tells a very moving and poignant story about a girl and her experiences during that dark time, but it is not based on a true story in a literal sense.