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 superb !! August 19, 2008
i've only found out this book is aimed at teens ? doesn't seem right but never the less a great book it was just a change to read something different it was great writing and the chacaters were just so close to your heart by the end a really warming story. just take a chance and give it ago can't belive its not more popular.
 Another chance? August 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I read "The Book Thief" and hated it - couldn't see why it deserved so many good reviews! I read this book because, in the light of those good reviews I wanted to give Zusak another go - I am glad that I did.
I am the Messenger is a much better book. It's engaging and intriguing - you warm to all the characters, especially to Ed and his smelly dog, and his new found purpose in life touching the lives of others, largely for the better!
I found the ending a little disappointing in that I think it's been done before (Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder) where it has a deeply philosophical, and entirely fitting, purpose. I still think that Zusak is a bit 'lite' in his philosophy, as indeed he was with 'The Book Thief' but I actually enjoyed this book much better. It certainly challenged me about the ways in which, for better or worse, I touch the lives of others along the way!
Wonderful book May 20, 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.
Wake up and smell the coffee time May 18, 2008
Having read the book thief first, I wanted to read more by markus Zusak.
A wonderfully poignt written book. Which ovffers its own insight and lets you sit back and take stock of your own life.
A definete must!!!
Quick read April 22, 2008
I was a fan of the book thief so I thought I would buy this book to see if it was any good. I never really had any high hopes for it becauseafter readibg a great book you really tend to think about the book but I never did that with this book. I loved the story line and thought it was a good read. Fullied with turns and surprises. Anyway I recommend to anyone who loved the bookthief to buy this because you will not be disappointed!
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