Friday, June 22, 2012

I am the Messenger


I Am The Messenger
By: Markus Zusak
4.5/5 stars
Reviewer: Marina



I Am The Messenger is a novel of mystery, triumph, change, making a difference, and playing cards.  Narrator Ed Kennedy is a somewhat lost 19 year old taxi driver.  His life is stagnant and not really going the way he wants it to.  After accidentally foiling a bank robbery Ed starts receiving mysterious playing cards in the mail with puzzles written on them.  The puzzles direct him to his tasks once he can decipher them and Ed starts making a difference in people’s lives. 

This novel is a powerful and engaging story sure to keep you reading on.  Ed is a likeable character that you’ll want to see succeed.  Some of the scenes of the book can be a bit harsh and therefore possibly more suitable for older teens.  The book ultimately has a very positive message and will definitely leave you with things to think about. 

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