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josiemac28713's review against another edition
5.0
I cant begin to describe how wonderful Markus Zusak's writing is!
slowpoke's review against another edition
5.0
I am the Messenger is a book that is absolutely flawless.
I haven't read any other books by Markus Zusak but this book is going to make.
The main character is Ed Kennedy. Just Ed.
He's this ordinary flub who is just a taxi driver, plays cards every week, and is in love with this girl who never wants to be love.
The book starts off with a bank robbery and it is hilarious.
A great start to the book. You wouldn't think so.
You would think its odd that a book starts off like that, but it makes sense in the end.
Ed gets a letter one day and in that letter is a card.
The card has 3 addresses on it and he has no idea what to do with them.
Who sent them? What is he supposed to do?
Will there be more?
Read it.
All in all, the characters are superb. You have ordinary Ed, Audrey, Asshat Marv, and Ritchie.
Each character adds a charm to the book and with Zusak's prose, it all blends together beautifully.
At times, the words are almost poetic.
This book is definitely a must read and was a lot easier to get into than "The Book Thief", which is why I haven't even read it yet.
I haven't read any other books by Markus Zusak but this book is going to make.
The main character is Ed Kennedy. Just Ed.
He's this ordinary flub who is just a taxi driver, plays cards every week, and is in love with this girl who never wants to be love.
The book starts off with a bank robbery and it is hilarious.
A great start to the book. You wouldn't think so.
You would think its odd that a book starts off like that, but it makes sense in the end.
Ed gets a letter one day and in that letter is a card.
The card has 3 addresses on it and he has no idea what to do with them.
Who sent them? What is he supposed to do?
Will there be more?
Read it.
All in all, the characters are superb. You have ordinary Ed, Audrey, Asshat Marv, and Ritchie.
Each character adds a charm to the book and with Zusak's prose, it all blends together beautifully.
At times, the words are almost poetic.
This book is definitely a must read and was a lot easier to get into than "The Book Thief", which is why I haven't even read it yet.
egavett's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
zaccry's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kim_j_dare's review against another edition
4.0
Kind of a [b:Pay It Forward|215631|Pay It Forward|Catherine Ryan Hyde|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172778605s/215631.jpg|766708] for teens, this is the wonderful story of aimless 19-year-old Ed Kennedy. When he starts receiving mysterious playing cards in the mail with addresses on them, he figures out that he is meant to be a messenger of help, or, in some cases, vengeance. Ed's friends and family are all fully realized and memorable. The ending is a bit of a letdown, but the rest of the story more than makes up for it.
hilikus_00's review against another edition
4.0
This is actually a 3.5.
Did it live up to The Book Thief? Absolutely not.
Is it worth the read? Probably.
What did I love about this book? I suppose to story is, you know, okay. I thought the premise was interesting and I found myself intrigued towards the end, wanting to know who the messenger was. Did I love the characters? Ed was alright. I liked that he was a generally nice guy who didn't really have anything going for him and was generally kind of okay with that. The rest of the characters left something to be desired, in my opinion. Audrey was just kind of annoying, as was Marv.
I thought the moral of the story was pretty cliche and was hoping for something more. The twist was interesting, I suppose, but yes, I was left wanting more.
Did it live up to The Book Thief? Absolutely not.
Is it worth the read? Probably.
What did I love about this book? I suppose to story is, you know, okay. I thought the premise was interesting and I found myself intrigued towards the end, wanting to know who the messenger was. Did I love the characters? Ed was alright. I liked that he was a generally nice guy who didn't really have anything going for him and was generally kind of okay with that. The rest of the characters left something to be desired, in my opinion. Audrey was just kind of annoying, as was Marv.
I thought the moral of the story was pretty cliche and was hoping for something more. The twist was interesting, I suppose, but yes, I was left wanting more.
nadiepadie's review against another edition
3.0
was fine, just not really for me. The Book Thief is my all time favourite book so this one had a lot to live up to!
kerameia's review against another edition
4.0
Surprised by how much I liked it towards the end, and upon finishing it. The mystery behind the cards and the eventual reveal of their sender are a strong appeal, but what particularly drew me into the story was (is) Ed's development. He is drawn, initially by force of the cards and then voluntarily, outside of himself and his mediocre life into the lives of others. Tons of feels in the glimpses of other people's lives that we would have looked over if Ed hadn't been directed to stop in on them.
Some of the lines and the descriptions in this scene are particularly poignant. I especially like (the top of) page 283. But the book is not overly sentimental or heavy with symbolism. Some parts are just funny in their dry humour, witty observance.
Finally, that closing line--great line and a powerful yet simple conclusion. You'll know what I mean if you read it ;)
Some of the lines and the descriptions in this scene are particularly poignant. I especially like (the top of) page 283. But the book is not overly sentimental or heavy with symbolism. Some parts are just funny in their dry humour, witty observance.
Finally, that closing line--great line and a powerful yet simple conclusion. You'll know what I mean if you read it ;)
jjayne26's review against another edition
4.0
A charming, down-to-earth and effortlessly humorous novel. 'I Am The Messenger' reminds us that despite our innate flaws, human beings are capable of great kindness, and a depth of emotion we are often too quick to suppress.
fiona_erickson's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75