They’re the ones I can’t stand to look at, although on many occasions I still fail. Still, it’s possible that you might be asking, why does he even need a vacation? What does he need distraction from? Which brings me to my next point. Needless to say, I vacation in increments. The trouble is, who could ever replace me? Who could step in while I take a break in your stock-standard resort-style vacation destination, whether it be tropical or of the ski trip variety? The answer, of course, is nobody, which has prompted me to make a conscious, deliberate decision-to make distraction my vacation. It helps me cope, considering the length of time I’ve been In my line of work, I make it a point to notice them.Īs I’ve been alluding to, my one saving grace is distraction. A single hour can consist of thousands of different colors. * * * A SMALL THEORY * * * People observe the colors of a day only at its beginnings and ends, but to me it’s quite clear that a day merges through a multitude of shades and intonations, with each passing moment. Abillion or so flavors, none of them quite the same, and a sky to slowly suck on. I do, however, try to enjoy every color I see-the whole spectrum.
The question is, what color will everything be at that moment when I come for you? What will the sky be saying? Personally, I like a chocolate-colored sky. The only sound I’ll hear after that will be my own breathing, and the sound of the smell, of my footsteps. There might be a discovery a scream will dribble down the air. At that moment, you will be lying there (I rarely find people standing up). It suffices to say that at some point in time, I will be standing over you, as genially as possible. You will know me well enough and soon enough, depending on a diverse range of variables. Where are my manners? I could introduce myself properly, but it’s not really necessary.
* * * REACTION TO THE * * * AFOREMENTIONED FACT Does this worry you? I urge you-don’t be afraid. I am in all truthfulness attempting to be cheerful about this whole topic, though most people find themselves hindered in believing me, no matter my protestations. * * * HERE IS A SMALL FACT * * * You are going to die. Printz Honor Book Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature Winner of the National Jewish Book Award Winner of the Association of Jewish Libraries Teen Book Award A Quill Award Nominee A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Editor’s Choice A Horn Book Fanfare A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Booklist Editors’ Choice A Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book An ALA Notable Book An ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young AdultsĪ mountain range of rubble in which our narrator introduces: himself-the colors-and the book thiefįirst the colors. A tour de force to be not just read but inhabited.” -The Horn Book Magazine, Starred “It’s a book of greatness.” -The Bulletin, Starred “An extraordinary narrative.” -School Library Journal, Starred “An achievement.” -Publishers Weekly, Starred Winner of the Book Sense Book of the Year Award for Children’s Literature Winner of the Michael L. “Remarkable, just plain remarkable.” -The Anniston Star “Subtle, simple, yet vividly imagined.” -Teen Vogue “Beautiful and important.” -Kirkus Reviews, Starred “Exquisitely written. Zusak exhibits the kind of mastery and peak power Kurt Vonnegut showed in his wartime tale ‘Slaughterhouse-Five.’” -The Grand Rapids Press “It’s the book to pick up for people who love to read.” -The Florida Times-Union Louis Post-Dispatch “This is virtuoso work. You can’t ask for much more than that.” -The Plain Dealer (Cleveland) “A remarkable read.” -The Sacramento Bee “This is a brilliant look at the wartime lives of ordinary decent people.” -St.
It is an important piece of work, but also a wonderful page-turner.” -The Guardian (UK) “This is a stunning book, seemingly channeled from a rare, artistic muse.” -Seattle Post-Intelligencer “ haunting tale will steal your heart.” -The Miami Herald “One of the most highly anticipated young-adult books in years.” -The Wall Street Journal “Intricate and extraordinary.” -Newsday “An absorbing and searing narrative.” -Orlando Sentinel “Lyrical and moving.” -San Francisco Chronicle “This fabulous novel is rich, complicated and wise enough to satisfy a reader of any age.” -The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “oth gripping and touching, a work that kept me up late into the night feverishly reading the last 300 pages. Praise for The Book Thief “Thought-provoking, life-affirming, triumphant and tragic, this is a novel of breathtaking scope, masterfully told.
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