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Paperback I Am the Messenger Book

ISBN: 0375836675

ISBN13: 9780375836671

I Am the Messenger

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DON'T MISS BRIDGE OF CLAY , MARKUS ZUSAK'S FIRST NOVEL SINCE THE BOOK THIEF AND AN UNFORGETTABLE AND SWEEPING FAMILY SAGA. From the author of the extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller The Book Thief , I Am the Messenger is an acclaimed novel filled with laughter, fists, and love. A MICHAEL L. PRINTZ HONOR BOOK FIVE STARRED REVIEWS 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? This description may be from another edition of this product.

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20 customer ratings | 8 reviews

Rated 4 stars
Interesting concept

Zusak's novel 'The Book Thief' became one of my favorites and a book I highly recommend immediately. So I had high hopes for more of his writing. I won't say I feel let down, rather that this was just a very different novel in a very different style. That said, the concept was great, and he did a fine job of spinning this very unique idea. I felt it a little lacking in some spots, and it totally delivered in others. Overall,...

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Rated 2 stars
Frustrating

While I appreciate the author’s inventive style, this book is frustrating to read. There are some beautifully written sentences and wonderful imagery- but it still doesn’t add up to a well written story. The ending is especially disappointing.

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Rated 3 stars
I was expecting more

I was really hoping this would be on par with The Book Thief, but it greatly disappointed me. Perhaps it was because I read The Book Thief years ago and now the writing in this seems more juvenile, but I found it inferior to the writing in The Book Thief. I realize that these are YA fictions, and this is perfect for a young reader! It's a very interesting plot, the characters were certainly unique, but the ending was meh,...

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Rated 5 stars
I Loved it !!

The book was amazing, I could not put it down!! I loved the character development in I Am The Messenger! He is one of my Favorite authors !!

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Rated 5 stars
Anyone can do anything

I Am the Messenger is an amazing book!!! Markus Zusak shows his talent of having a variety of voices (if you have ever read The Book Thief you will know what I am talking about). You slowly build your friendship with the character; brick by brick, layer by layer, until you have built a fascinating structure full of complexity and intrigue. As the story continues you learn more and more about the characters. As problems occur...

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The Messenger Mentions in Our Blog

The Messenger in How to Be Kind: Books to Inspire Kindness for the Whole Family
How to Be Kind: Books to Inspire Kindness for the Whole Family
Published by Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 17, 2021

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! As we all know, reading is a great way to foster empathy and compassion toward others. Here we share books to inspire kindness in kids of all ages.

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