I have to say that although it broke my heart, I was, and still am, glad I was there.
—Markus Zusak in The Book Thief
—Markus Zusak in The Book Thief
Markus Zusak (born 23 June 1975) is an Australian writer. He is best known for The Book Thief and The Messenger, two novels that became international bestsellers. He won the Margaret Edwards Award in 2014.
It’s sad when you think about it, but also kind of beautiful.
—Gabrielle Zevin in All These Things I’ve Done