Messenger by Lois Lowry

Messenger

The Giver #3

Lois Lowry

189 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction dystopian middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Set in an isolated community, known simply as Village, Messenger focuses upon a boy,Matty, who serves as message-bearer through the ominous and lethal Forest that surrounds the community.

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Moods

adventurous 71%
mysterious 49%
emotional 46%
dark 37%
sad 35%
reflective 30%
tense 29%
hopeful 23%
challenging 16%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 44%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 27% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.77

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