The paper landed on the table, but the news was stapled to his chest. …

Markus Zusak
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The paper landed on the table, but the news was stapled to his chest. A tattoo. ✨ Markus Zusak (2016). The Book Thief: 10th Anniversary Edition, p.57, Random House
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