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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
jaynamihalick's review against another edition
2.0
The plot of this book was interesting, but I was very uncomfortable with the way the author sexualized every female character in the book. It was just uncomfortable. Especially since the main character is 20 and one of the women is 15 (he constantly remarks on her beauty and gives a really weird vibe). He also has this opinion that Audrey should innately want to have sex with him - it was just icky and I hated the parts describing that. When she shows up at his door and he compares her to a child it got weirder for me. I don’t know if it’s just me but I just couldn’t get over that stuff.
I also found this book frustrating on occasion and couldn’t totally follow what the author was saying all of the time. Overall I just wasn’t a fan. Maybe the Book Thief set my expectations too high.
I also found this book frustrating on occasion and couldn’t totally follow what the author was saying all of the time. Overall I just wasn’t a fan. Maybe the Book Thief set my expectations too high.
jannak's review against another edition
4.0
This was very good, but very different from The Book Thief. I was expecting more similarities, so I was thrown off a bit at first.
reading_yarn's review against another edition
2.0
I tried to like this book because I like The Book Thief, but the end "twist" just threw me off
wietse111's review against another edition
5.0
Ed krijgt mysterieuze boodschappen om mensen te helpen. Prachtig geschreven. Soms heel grappig, soms emotioneel. Hele mooie karakters. Krachtige boodschap. Zeker weten 5 sterren
dina_b's review against another edition
3.0
Não sabia bem ao que ia, mas não estava à espera disto!
Após um assalto num banco em que Ed impede o ladrão de fugir, começa a receber cartas de jogar, sempre o ás, com missões que ele tem de efectuar.
Ed, um jovem taxista de 18 anos, a viver numa aldeia sem futuro, uma vida sem futuro começa a ter um propósito com as missões que servem para ajudar as pessoas selecionadas por quem está por trás das cartas. Conhece gente diferente com pequenos e grandes problemas acabando por mudar a sua visão da vida.
O final tem uma grande reviravolta quando finalmente conhecemos o responsável pelas cartas.
Após um assalto num banco em que Ed impede o ladrão de fugir, começa a receber cartas de jogar, sempre o ás, com missões que ele tem de efectuar.
Ed, um jovem taxista de 18 anos, a viver numa aldeia sem futuro, uma vida sem futuro começa a ter um propósito com as missões que servem para ajudar as pessoas selecionadas por quem está por trás das cartas. Conhece gente diferente com pequenos e grandes problemas acabando por mudar a sua visão da vida.
O final tem uma grande reviravolta quando finalmente conhecemos o responsável pelas cartas.