A review by jordanreads
I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak

dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I don’t generally read books written by men at this point in my life. This is the exact reason why not.

Talking about her horrible boss at an old job to the narrator:
“[My boss] tried to put his tongue down my throat!”
Narrator: “Well, we’re all kind of like that.”

The narrator’s entire story line talking about how attractive a 15 year old is, while he himself is 19-20 years old.

He watches sexual assault happen to a child multiple times and just watches it happen??

The premise is interesting, but the entire thing was dissatisfying. Disappointed after being excited to read this book.

TW: sexual violence, assault
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