I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak

I Am the Messenger

Markus Zusak

460 pages • first pub 2002 (view editions) user-added

fiction mystery young adult emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Readers who enjoy character-driven journeys that blend mystery with heartfelt explorations of human connections and personal growth.

Description

Ed Kennedy is an underage cabdriver without much of a future. He's pathetic at playing cards, hopelessly in love with his best friend, Audrey, and utterly devoted to his coffee-drinking dog, the Doorman. His life is one of peaceful routine and inc...

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Community Reviews

4.02
based on 22,877 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 64%

emotional: 56%

reflective: 50%

hopeful: 42%

inspiring: 42%

funny: 37%

adventurous: 35%

challenging: 15%

dark: 15%

tense: 14%

lighthearted: 12%

sad: 11%

relaxing: 3%

Pace

27% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
35% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

87% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

65% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
49% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

83% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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