A review by readtheroomjess
I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak

adventurous challenging funny hopeful mysterious medium-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

3.0

I have such mixed feelings about this book. I really like the premise, although it does feel very familiar.  There were some really funny moments and genuinely heartfelt moments, but there were also times it veered into very corny territory and I found myself rolling my eyes. My biggest issue is how problematic Ed is as a protagonist. His pining for Audrey is some real MPDG nonsense, and his brief attraction to young Sophie (only 14 years old) is gross. I’d say this book hasn’t aged well, but it wasn’t ok then either.
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