I am the Messenger
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 | Product Details: Paperback 368 pages Release Date: 01 February 2008 Publisher: Random House USA Children's Books ISBN: 0375836675 Rating:  Sales Rank: 1737 | | Look for similar books by subject:
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| | Customer Reviews: Outstanding (31 December 2008)After reading "The Book Thief" (you can view my review there aswell) I was compelled to read his other book in hope it would stand up to the Thief's high standard. And it certainly did. Ed is a poor man with card playing friends and comical dog who has a pretty much boring life. Then this is all changed when he recieves a playing card in the post with addresses on. He visits these addresses and then gives a "Message" to certain people causing an amazing change for the better in others lives. Confused at why he is doing this, who is making him and at the horrors that just live in the neighburhood, Ed unravells the town's secrets and the playing cards' secrets revealing one true thing. He's not giving messages but the message himself. What message he is I leave for you to find out. AMAZING MUST-READ, RECOMMENDED! Great book!.. leaves you wanting more! (12 December 2008)I,like others it seems only bought this book as I loved 'the book thief' so much. I wasn't dissapointed! This book is nothing at all like 'the book thief' but it has a few things it common with it,in that it is a wonderfully written, page turning,original and thought provoking book by an excellent Author. Ed is a wonderful character - a nice guy with an average life. When he starts receiving cards with strange messages on, his life starts on a roller coaster journey which changes Ed forever. I loved this book. I recommend it to anyone who loves books which are a bit different, quirky and heart warming at the same time. My only criticism is that I read it too quickly and now I need to find another equally page turning book to read. Now my search begins ...lol read it in one go (11 September 2008)Having read and delighted in The Book Thief, I thought that I would give I am the Messenger a go. I was in Oz at the time and so the setting was perfect. It truly is a read in one sitting book. It may have been written for young adults but is a book that all can take from. Book Of The Year? Quite Possibly.... (09 September 2008)Where to start? After reading the Book Thief I had serious doubts that Markus Zusak could pull off another book of such amazing quality,so one day when I was browsing amazon i decided to see if there were any other books of his,and i never realised how many books he has released. I liked the idea of I Am The Messenger the fact that it was similar to my name is earl was kind of a factor,but the other main draw was that i hadn't read anything similar before so I thought id give it a try and im glad I did. The bare bones of the story are the main character Ed Kennedy and basically how hopeless his existence is,he has no real drive or motivation and seems to be going day to day as a taxi driver, but when he gets caught up in a failed bank robbery he becomes a local celebrity of sorts and thats when the fun really begins as he receives a playing card with 3 addresses on it,not knowing who sent it or what it means Ed starts his journey.I found this to be more fast paced that the Book thief but its hard to compare the two really as this is a very funny story with some genuinely laugh out loud moments. The characters are very likeable and you do start to feel for Ed when things arent going his way and when things start to come together you want him to succeed in his mission.If you weren't a fan of the Book Thief id still recommend this book as the style of writing is very different and the story may be more suited to a wider audience.I would actually go to say the message in here is a strong one that will make me look at my life and that of others around me im not sure anyone else will get a similar message but what you will get is a very enjoyable read. superb !! (19 August 2008)i've only found out this book is aimed at teens ? doesn't seem right but never the less a great book it was just a change to read something different it was great writing and the chacaters were just so close to your heart by the end a really warming story. just take a chance and give it ago can't belive its not more popular. | |
