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bookgut's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
I read this in high school and remembered loving it, I’m glad I took the time to reread it. It holds up.
reader4evr's review against another edition
3.0
Another book that I really liked by Markus Zusak. I enjoyed listening to this on audio. The person that read the story was Australian so it really made the story come alive. Ed was your stereotypical deadbeat and I loved how he changed throughout the book with meeting all of the people he was involved with.
I was disappointed when I found out who the person was that was sending Ed the playing cards...kind of surprised at the same time.
This storyline kind of reminded me of the movie (yes, because I didn't read the book) Pay it forward.
I was disappointed when I found out who the person was that was sending Ed the playing cards...kind of surprised at the same time.
This storyline kind of reminded me of the movie (yes, because I didn't read the book) Pay it forward.
livbevs's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
wafaasher's review against another edition
5.0
Definitely the most emotionally torn I have ever felt while reading a book. This book had me smiling like a lunatic and crying like a baby in almost every chapter.
It was just so lovely to read. So original, inspirational and pure.
I don't think I can do justice describing what it's about.
It's about how everyone is special in their own way; it's about how our life is only worth living if we live it for others. It's about making this world a better place. About love, friendship and goodness.
"I am not the messenger at all. I'm the message." gave me the chills. DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ.
It was just so lovely to read. So original, inspirational and pure.
I don't think I can do justice describing what it's about.
It's about how everyone is special in their own way; it's about how our life is only worth living if we live it for others. It's about making this world a better place. About love, friendship and goodness.
"I am not the messenger at all. I'm the message." gave me the chills. DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ.
kaylir's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
theliteraryliesl's review against another edition
5.0
ladies and gents markus zusak has done it again. would give this six stars if i could
jkjoo00's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
juliabragg's review against another edition
3.0
The book was 'okay'. I liked it enough to finish it in merely a few hours. I enjoyed the writing. To be honest I was expecting more as it comes so highly recommended from many people/sites. I guess for me, it was 'talked up' a little bit more than it should have been. I didn't feel the 'amazing' factor that many people discuss. It isn't a book I will be thinking about much past this review. Overall it was 'okay'. I could take it or leave it.