Messenger by Lois Lowry

Messenger

The Giver #3

Lois Lowry

169 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction dystopian fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 8,293 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
mysterious 47%
emotional 46%
dark 38%
sad 38%
reflective 32%
hopeful 23%
tense 23%
challenging 15%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 5%
funny 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 43%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 24% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.77

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