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Absolutely Revolting
Fiction
by Nicole Abadee •
October 2018, no. 405

Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak

Picador, $39.99 hb, 579 pp, 9781743534816

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Most writers seek to better their previous books, but in Markus Zusak’s case this goal was particularly difficult, given that his last book was The Book Thief. Published in 2005, it has sold sixteen million copies worldwide and spent ten years on the New York Times bestseller list. It is thus no surprise that Zusak has taken ten years to write Bridge of Clay, his sixth book.

 


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Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak

Picador, $39.99 hb, 579 pp, 9781743534816

ABR receives a commission on items purchased through this link. All ABR reviews are fully independent.

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Leni May
Friday, 17 January 2020 20:59
Why do you think Penny betrays her father when in actual fact he sent off for a better world?
Surely hers is more guilt at having been given this opportunity?

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