The Marrow Thieves

The Marrow Thieves

What is meant by the metaphor, “Her skin turned to paper,” on page 127? The Long Stumble

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This metaphor refers to the experiences that wore his mother down.... the sadness, the worry. She didn't need to speak to tell her story.... it was written on her face.

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