I wanted to ask her how the same thing could be so ugly and so gloriou…

Markus Zusak
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I wanted to ask her how the same thing could be so ugly and so glorious, and its words and stories so damning and brilliant. ✨ Markus Zusak (2013). The Book Thief: Enhanced Movie Tie-in Edition, p.550, RH Childrens Books
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I wanted to ask her how the same thing could be so ugly and so glorious, and its words and stories so damning and brilliant. ✨ Markus Zusak (2013). The Book Thief: Enhanced Movie Tie-in Edition, p.550, RH Childrens Books

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