The Messenger by Markus Zusak

The Messenger

Markus Zusak

386 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction mystery young adult emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

Meet Ed Kennedy - cab driving prodigy, pathetic card player and useless at sex. He lives in the suburbs, shares coffee with his dog, the Doorman, and he's in nervous-love with Audrey. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence - until he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17,703 reviews

Moods

mysterious 65%
emotional 58%
reflective 49%
inspiring 42%
hopeful 41%
adventurous 37%
funny 36%
dark 16%
challenging 15%
tense 14%
lighthearted 12%
sad 10%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 25%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 35% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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