“What I'm feeling, I think, is joy. And it's been some time since I've felt that blinkered rush of happiness, This might be one of those rare events that lasts, one that'll be remembered and recalled as months and years wind and ravel. One of those sweet, significant moments that leaves a footprint in your mind. A photograph couldn't ever tell its story. It's like something you have to live to understand. One of those freak collisions of fizzing meteors and looming celestial bodies and floating debris and one single beautiful red ball that bursts into your life and through your body like an enormous firework. Where things shift into focus for a moment, and everything makes sense. And it becomes one of those things inside you, a pearl among sludge, one of those big exaggerated memories you can invoke at any moment to peel away a little layer of how you felt, like a lick of ice cream. The flavor of grace.”
Quote by Craig Silvey
Book:Jasper Jones
Work
Jasper Jones
In this poignant and gripping story, young Jasper Jones becomes entangled in a web of secrets and lies when a girl in his town goes missing. As he navigates the complexities of adolescence and the prejudices of his small town, Jasper must confront his own fears and biases to uncover the truth. more
Author
Craig Silvey
Born in 1982 in Australia, Craig Silvey is a highly regarded novelist known for his profound character development and unique narrative style. His works have won numerous literary awards and have been widely praised by readers. more
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