Describe Books During I Am the Messenger
| Original Title: | The Messenger |
| ISBN: | 0375836675 (ISBN13: 9780375836671) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Audrey, Ed Kennedy, Milla Johnson, Marvin Harris, Ritchie Sánchez |
| Setting: | Australia |
| Literary Awards: | New South Wales Premier's Literary Award for Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature (2003), Children's Book Council of Australia Award for Book of the Year: Older Readers (2003), Michael L. Printz Award Nominee (2006), Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis for Preis der Jugendjury (2007), Lincoln Award Nominee (2009) Goldener Lufti (2006), Literaturpreis der Jury der jungen Leser for Jugendbuch (2007) |
Markus Zusak
Paperback | Pages: 357 pages Rating: 4.07 | 127798 Users | 13671 Reviews
Narrative In Favor Of Books I Am the Messenger
protect the diamonds survive the clubs dig deep through the spades feel the hearts Ed Kennedy is an underage cabdriver without much of a future. He's pathetic at playing cards, hopelessly in love with his best friend, Audrey, and utterly devoted to his coffee-drinking dog, the Doorman. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery. That's when the first ace arrives in the mail. That's when Ed becomes the messenger. Chosen to care, he makes his way through town helping and hurting (when necessary) until only one question remains: Who's behind Ed's mission?
Present Of Books I Am the Messenger
| Title | : | I Am the Messenger |
| Author | : | Markus Zusak |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 357 pages |
| Published | : | May 9th 2006 by Alfred A. Knopf Borzoi Books (first published January 10th 2002) |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Fiction. Mystery. Contemporary |
Rating Of Books I Am the Messenger
Ratings: 4.07 From 127798 Users | 13671 ReviewsCommentary Of Books I Am the Messenger
I wanted so badly to like this book because I liked the Book Thief so much, but I just couldnt. I couldnt get past the constant swearing, the sweaty smelly characters, and the story line kept shifting back and forth from horribly bad to decent and the decent didnt compensate for the horrific. . In the Book Thief the charm of the characters seemed to make up for their lack of poise and class, this book couldnt pull that off.3.5 /5 stars "Sometimes people are beautiful.Not in looks.Not in what they say.Just in what they are." Let me just begin this review by saying that I Am the Messenger is not The Book Thief. As enjoyable as it was, it is nowhere near as incredible as The Book Thief was. But did I really care? No. Markus Zusak has such a way with words. He makes you feel the story, and the words, as if they were tangible things, and I love that. The words never feel empty, never like nothing more than ink on a
4.5 BEAUTIFUL STARS! Sometimes people are beautiful.Not in looks.Not in what they say.Just in what they are. I'd been hesitant about reading Markus Zusak's other works after the magic that The Book Thief was. Yes, that book will always be one of the best and most treasured books in my mind. And yet, I Am the Messenger made me realise my worry was for nothing.Id rather chase the sun than wait for it.Sure, nothing will ever be like that one book; but does that mean they're not worth reading?? NO.
Markus Zusak does not disappoint! I love the message in this book and it leaves such a powerful impact!
4.5Like anyone who has read The Book Thief would know (and if you havent read The Book Thief, what in the world are you waiting for??), Markus Zusak has that unusual ability to make you go from laughing to crying in a matter of minutes. So despite the general hilarity of the book, which had me in splits before the first chapter was even up, a small part of me was subconsciously waiting for the other shoe to drop waiting for the tears and the heartbreak I was so sure would come.And it never came
OK: one of the best first chapters of any book, ever. Like, SO good. Perfectly executed. The rest of the book: I liked it. Interesting premise, moved along at a decent pace. The "twist" at the ending was good.There are a few iffy spots, where he describes a scene and it's not at all clear what exactly just happened, or he over describes and reminds the reader that what's happening at the moment is related to something that happens previously, and you're like "OK yeah, I know, I read that 20
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