The Messenger by Markus Zusak

The Messenger

Markus Zusak

386 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction mystery young adult challenging emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

Meet Ed Kennedy - cab driving prodigy, pathetic card player and useless at sex. He lives in the suburbs, shares coffee with his dog, the Doorman, and he's in nervous-love with Audrey. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence - until he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,909 reviews

Moods

mysterious 67%
emotional 57%
reflective 48%
adventurous 40%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 38%
funny 34%
dark 17%
challenging 16%
tense 14%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 23%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.05

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