“So many humans. So many colors. They keep triggering inside me. They harass my memory. I see them tall in their heaps, all mounted on top of each other. There is air like plastic, a horizon like setting glue. There are skies manufactured by people, punctured and leaking, and there are soft, coal-colored clouds, beating like black hearts. And then. There is death. Making his way through all of it. On the surface: unflappable, unwavering. Below: unnerved, untied, and undone.”
This novel is a poignant story of survival and the power of literature. Narrated by Death, it follows the life of Liesel Meminger, a girl who is sent to live with a German family during the tumultuous years of World War II. Liesel becomes deeply involved with her foster family, learning to read and write, and finding solace in books amidst the chaos of the war. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. more
Markus Zusak, born on June 23, 1975, is an acclaimed Australian author known for his unique narrative style and profound thematic insights. His works have garnered widespread praise from readers and critics alike. more
“Credo di essere più bravo ad abbandonarle le cose che a rubarle.”
“Sono perseguitata dagli esseri umani.”
“The only thing worse than a boy who hates you: A boy who loves you.”