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

Meet Ed Kennedy--underage cabdriver, pathetic cardplayer, and useless at romance. He lives in a shack with his coffee-addicted dog, the Doorman, and he's hopelessly in love with his best friend, Audrey. His life is one of peaceful routine and inco...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,261 reviews

Moods

mysterious 67%
emotional 57%
reflective 49%
hopeful 40%
adventurous 39%
inspiring 39%
funny 35%
dark 17%
challenging 15%
tense 14%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 23%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 34% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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