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I am the Messenger (Paperback)

by Markus Zusak (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Random House USA Children's Books; 1st. Knopf trade pbk. e. edition (1 Feb 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0375836675
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375836671
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,137 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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After capturing a bank robber, nineteen-year-old cab driver Ed Kennedy begins receiving mysterious messages that direct him to addresses where people need help, and he begins getting over his lifelong feeling of worthlessness.

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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I am Earl?, 16 May 2007
By Ms. A. Mclauchlan "MCAnna" (Stoke, UK) - See all my reviews
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Any fans of the TV show 'My Name is Earl' are going to love this book - Karma gone wrong would not be too far from the mark.

The Messenger is Ed,[...]with an old soul and little of value in his life beyond a couple of friends and his dog. (The character of Ed's dog is illustrated with incredible humour and is one of the best developed none-talking roles in literature).

As in The Book Thief, Zusak displays his dark humour and blinding ability to get to the core of the reader, whilst occasionally this can be disquieting I actually found it mostly comforting.

Throughout this 'done before, but not quite like this' novel, Ed meets interesting characters, some loveable, some loathsome but all of whom you end up feeling a slight twinge of sympathy for and perhaps even find the ability to empathise with. Ed has to assist each character with something that is preventing them from living life to the full and as you would expect this gradually gives his life a purpose too.

Whilst this is hardly a heart warming tale (it thankfully has no pretensions of being a `self help novel') it will make you think about what you have done in the past and how you will do things in the future. Comes highly recommended for the enlightened and not so enlightened reader alike.
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44 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Great Read, 21 Sep 2007
By Mr. D. I. Newton - See all my reviews
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I must admit that the only reason I read this book, or considered reading it in the first place was because I had read the "The Book Thief" also by Marcus Zusak and found it a truly outstanding read. This is what brought me to read this book but I am glad to have read it. I found this book to be everything you want from a book when you decide to read it, riveting, thought provoking, heart warming moments but also the dark moments (which the author seems to write very well in all his books) which make a book more intersting.

I do not want to go into the details of the book, people can learn them if they decide to read the book themlseves but suffice to say the book moves at a good pace and always has twists and turns (and the occasional belly shaking laugh) which makes it very difficult to put down. The main characters, and even the less important characters, are well introduced and given clear and unique personalities and as in one of the previous reviews I have to agree that the character of Doorman the dog is a fantastic peice of writing by the author. However unlike the previous reviews I would disagree with the fact that this book has anything at all to do with the Da Vinci code or the National Treasure film nor would I agree with the comparison of this book to "My Name is Earl" yes there are some elements of karma in this book, but no more so than any other book, this book is nothing like that show, this book attempts too, and suceeds, in putting acroos a message, a message which I will leave readers to discover themselves.

This book is a truly great read and I would not hesitate in recomending it to anyone
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, 20 May 2008
Like the other reviewers, I read this book because I enjoyed The Book Thief so much. I Am The Messenger is a very different book, but, I think, equally as brilliant. It's very readable, (I couldn't put it down and carried it around with my all day) and the characters are flawed but I loved them all. The book is very uplifting but never wallows in sentimentality or emetic sweetness. If you like things that are quirky, and a little different, then give this book a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A book you can't put down
I decided to read this after finishing 'The Book Thief' as I fell in love with his style of writing, the narration by death was an amazing insight and totally unique... Read more
Published 17 days ago by N. Mccusker

5.0 out of 5 stars Ah - clever Markus...
Ed Kennedy is 19, his life is dull and directionless - until he starts receiving cryptic messages written on playing cards, and his life begins to change... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars I am the Messenger
I had read and really enjoyed The Book Thief so sought out other titles by the same author and wasn't disappointed by this one, although the subject matter couldn't be more... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
I read this book in what seemed like minutes, not because the story was lame (it wasn't) or because there was no substance but just because it is an extremely good read and I... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Don't compare this to The Book Thief!
Some previous reviewers have made the mistake of comparing this book to 'The Book Thief' There is no comparison and to do so is futile. Read more
Published 4 months ago by R. Swanton

5.0 out of 5 stars Another masterpiece from the author of The Book Thief
As other reviewers did, I bought I Am The Messenger because I read and enjoyed The Book Thief so much. Read more
Published 4 months ago by P. Platts

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as The Book Thief
I was really keen to read this after being blown away by The Book Thief. This is by no means awful but compared with his great novel it's like discovering his teenage poetry. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Devvers

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
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. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Keran J. Dobson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!.. leaves you wanting more!
I,like others it seems only bought this book as I loved 'the book thief' so much. I wasn't dissapointed! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jala sufian

5.0 out of 5 stars read it in one go
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. Read more
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