I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak

I Am the Messenger

Markus Zusak

357 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction mystery young adult emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

protect the diamondssurvive the clubsdig deep through the spadesfeel the heartsEd 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 hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14,908 reviews

Moods

mysterious 67%
emotional 56%
reflective 47%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 40%
adventurous 38%
funny 37%
dark 16%
challenging 15%
tense 13%
lighthearted 11%
sad 10%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 25%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 34% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.04

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