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annisavalerie 's review for:
I Am the Messenger
by Markus Zusak
Okay. So I decided to give this book 4 stars but only with the thought that this book is a STORY with a moral. Don't expect a realistic novel like I did in the beginning, because then you will only get annoyed by how unrealistic this story is. See it as a modern time tale told to learn us something about life. I think. The book became too vague for me at some points, like as if it went way over my head (like HOW does Ed suddenly just know what to do by only receiving a vague hint about something or someone and always guess right?? And the ending.. what/who/how the heck?) but overall I got the story and got why most of the things happened.
Now let's talk about the beginning of the book. As I said I went in expecting a realistic story, maybe even with thriller and mystery aspects. But I was taken aback by how hilarious this book was right from the start. It had me at the first few pages. It felt like a coming of age turns mystery comedy story about a boy who lives in somewhat unlucky circumstances. I adore the way Zusak writes (it's funny, reels you in and doesn't let you go). The fact that I only read 'The Book Thief' (which I absolutely loved) from his work, made that I had to adjust to a more light hearted funny writing style but that was only a matter of minutes. I wished the mystery was a bigger part of the story but in hindsight I realise that that's not the point.. As I read it I saw it all being played out like a teen movie. I know Ed's physique isn't described like it, but I couldn't stop imagining him as an Asa Butterfield character.
The descriptive way of writing without it being too much is something Zusak masters. I think you either love or hate his work. He writes in a way that you just know a lesson can be taken away from this; for me it was opening your eyes to your environment and really see others around you. Do good and good will come for you! (I love that message. It's a good thing to live by, and I even have a tattoo dedicated to it to remind me everyday)
Now let's talk about the beginning of the book. As I said I went in expecting a realistic story, maybe even with thriller and mystery aspects. But I was taken aback by how hilarious this book was right from the start. It had me at the first few pages. It felt like a coming of age turns mystery comedy story about a boy who lives in somewhat unlucky circumstances. I adore the way Zusak writes (it's funny, reels you in and doesn't let you go). The fact that I only read 'The Book Thief' (which I absolutely loved) from his work, made that I had to adjust to a more light hearted funny writing style but that was only a matter of minutes. I wished the mystery was a bigger part of the story but in hindsight I realise that that's not the point.. As I read it I saw it all being played out like a teen movie. I know Ed's physique isn't described like it, but I couldn't stop imagining him as an Asa Butterfield character.
The descriptive way of writing without it being too much is something Zusak masters. I think you either love or hate his work. He writes in a way that you just know a lesson can be taken away from this; for me it was opening your eyes to your environment and really see others around you. Do good and good will come for you! (I love that message. It's a good thing to live by, and I even have a tattoo dedicated to it to remind me everyday)