A review by moonbeammckenna
I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak

dark emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

ahhh loved it. I love seeing the way zusak writes about people -- his understanding of relationships is what strikes me as the most important, as the whole book seemed like a genuine understanding of the intrinsic value of human beings. the ending was unnecessary, actually -- I never really cared about who was sending the cards because the meat of the book was so satisfying. and of course his personification is something I remember from the book thief -- love it.