Sandra's review
I Am the Messenger
by Markus Zusak
Sandra's review
I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
Sandra's review
rating:
Now that all my obligatory stuff is complete, I'm glad that I get to just read for fun again.
I really enjoyed this book. I especially enjoyed Zusak's writing style, though I think the language is atrocious for a young adult read.
Ed Kennedy is a run of the mill kind of kid who happens to be in the right place at the wrong time during a bank robbery. Hailed as a hero after foiling the burgulary, he's thrown into the midst of a gmae involving aces. An ace mysteriously shows up in his mailbox with three addresses and times on it. After investigating, he realizes that he's the one in charge of taking care of things. After each mission is completed another ace shows up and he starts all over, unmasking the truth and finding out about those closest to him.
What ensues are several unlikely friendships that last throughout the book. Also, Ed finally figures out where to go in life.
I was a bit confused about the ending. I thought it was a little vague, but I was trying to...more
I really enjoyed this book. I especially enjoyed Zusak's writing style, though I think the language is atrocious for a young adult read.
Ed Kennedy is a run of the mill kind of kid who happens to be in the right place at the wrong time during a bank robbery. Hailed as a hero after foiling the burgulary, he's thrown into the midst of a gmae involving aces. An ace mysteriously shows up in his mailbox with three addresses and times on it. After investigating, he realizes that he's the one in charge of taking care of things. After each mission is completed another ace shows up and he starts all over, unmasking the truth and finding out about those closest to him.
What ensues are several unlikely friendships that last throughout the book. Also, Ed finally figures out where to go in life.
I was a bit confused about the ending. I thought it was a little vague, but I was trying to...more
