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I am the Messenger [Paperback]

Markus Zusak (Author)
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Publication Date: 1 Feb 2008
protect the diamonds
survive the clubs
dig deep through the spades
feel the hearts
 
Ed 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 his coffee-drinking dog, the Doorman. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery.
 
That's when the first ace arrives in the mail.
 
That's when Ed becomes the messenger.
 
Chosen to care, he makes his way through town helping and hurting (when necessary) until only one question remains: Who's behind Ed's mission?
A 2005 Michael L. Printz Honor Book and recipient of five starred reviews, I Am the Messenger is a cryptic journey filled with laughter, fists, and love.

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  • Paperback: 357 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: 13.3 x 1.9 x 20.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 7,311 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!.. leaves you wanting more! 12 Dec 2008
By Jala sufian
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I,like others it seems only bought this book as I loved 'the book thief' so much. I wasn't dissapointed! This book is nothing at all like 'the book thief' but it has a few things it common with it,in that it is a wonderfully written, page turning,original and thought provoking book by an excellent Author.

Ed is a wonderful character - a nice guy with an average life. When he starts receiving cards with strange messages on, his life starts on a roller coaster journey which changes Ed forever. I loved this book. I recommend it to anyone who loves books which are a bit different, quirky and heart warming at the same time.

My only criticism is that I read it too quickly and now I need to find another equally page turning book to read. Now my search begins ...lol
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A fun and inspiring book 15 Aug 2010
By aus_books
Format:Paperback
I came to this book having read The Book Thief over a year before (it became one of my favourite books of all time). If this sounds familiar, try to allow some leniency and understanding in knowing that 'I Am the Messenger' precedes Book Thief; it is probably hard for most people, including myself not to compare the two. Having said that, I'll try to review 'I Am the Messenger' on its own merits, without drawing too many comparisons.

So, overall this was a very well written, fun and sincere book. You definitely see Zusak's intelligence and storytelling ability through this book.

Ed is a flawed, yet highly likeable guy. He has a genuine (raw) beauty that you don't see in many characters in today's books and I loved that I actually felt the emotions he went through - the tense situations, empathy for people in horrible situations and the beauty of helping his friends.

After a while you start to go what he's going through - days lost to nothing consequential, the feeling that your life isn't going anywhere fast. In a way, his friends are his saving grace and you come to love them and respect them, even with their flaws, in the way that Ed does.

This is a very Australian book; at times it almost feels more like a movie script than a book. Some of the references, particularly closer to the start of the book are very Occa, and not everyone from overseas will understand the references and humour.

While this book is aimed at young adults, I think adults will appreciate it as well (if not more) and some of the themes are definitely for older youths anyway.

(SPOILERS WARNING) I note that some people are disappointed by the ending. I am somewhat, it kind of feels a bit like an easy cop-out on Zusak's behalf but then I also see beauty in it... I think really he's just trying to say that we can write our own story and improve on it if we just try... After all, if a somewhat downtrodden guy like Ed can do, anyone can.

Anyway, in conclusion, this book isn't another Book Theif but it is fun to read, amusing and I got some interesting ideas to think about by reading it.
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79 of 84 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Great Read 21 Sep 2007
By Mr. D. I. Newton
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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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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyable easy read.
I was hoping that this book would be like the Book Thief but it wasn't, but still a really enjoyable and easy to read book. I would recommend for a light read.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs S D McGovern
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful meandering story
I picked up this book because of the cover, I know it flies in the face of cliches, but it meant I had no preconceived notion of it prior to reading, and I loved it all the better... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rabbytt
5.0 out of 5 stars Markus Zusak forces you to think about your life. A must-read.
A friend recommended me to read Markus Zusak's books and I'm certainly very glad he did so. Markus Zusak has a fantastic way of using words - he doesn't use more than necessary but... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mark Dene
5.0 out of 5 stars NIce
A nice book for young adult. Well written. Kinda dark, but enjoyable. Would recommend as a Good book for getting someone into reading.
Published 6 months ago by Shinnymun
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read. . .
I am the messenger, is the story of Ed Kennedy (19) who works illegaly for a cab firm, has only three real friends and epitimses the phrases 'waste of space'. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Epona
5.0 out of 5 stars Original, funny and suspenseful
Take Dickens' A Christmas Carol, add a generous helping of A Curious Incident of a Dog in the Night Time and a spot of Willie Russell's The Wrong Boy and you will get the idea. Read more
Published 9 months ago by pantodame
5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing story.
Like many others I had read and loved The Book Thief and only bought this book for that reason. But although the two stories could not be more different they are equally good. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Em13
5.0 out of 5 stars Zusak is great...The End...!!
I'm another Book Thief lover and was led to this because of my favourite book. And I'm so glad I trusted Mr Zusak enough...I love the way he writes so much. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Good Read Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars Must buy
I bought this as I enjoyed the Book Thief so much. Although I was a bit disappointed at the beginning as it was written in a totally different style, I very soon got hooked on... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Laurie
3.0 out of 5 stars Good concept, disliked the character
Now the book itself was a fun and captivating concept. The tasks from the mysterious source and the fact that the tasks varied in darkness and morality. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Vivstheman
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