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Reader reviewed by TheBookworm

Through And Through Okay

I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak*
3 out of 5 stars

Ed Kennedy is a nobody. Taxi driver. Local deadbeat. Cornerstone of mediocrity. Pathetic card player. His life is a peaceful routine until one day he unintentionally stops a bank robbery. Soon after he receives his first ace. That is when Ed Kennedy becomes the Messenger. One card at a time he is changing the lives of people around him. It might be a box of Christmas lights or an empty shoe box. It might even be reading to or listening. And it might even be attempting murder or beating up someone. Whatever the need, Ed is sent to fix what is broken. As each card becomes harder and closer to Eds inner circle of friends, one thing still bugs him. Who is sending him?

This wasnt my favorite book, but it wasnt the worst either. It was okay. The main character is truthful and straightforward, but still able to feel ashamed and humiliated. What really took the joy out of reading it was the references to sex. I was skipping pages and I believe this book is for older readers. It says ages 12+ but should be a lot higher. The last few chapters to the book were the best. When the cards were for his friends. I got close to teary eyed when it came to Marv and& well youll find out when you read it! The dialogue was a little messy. It was sometimes hard to figure out who was saying what. I am the Messenger wasnt a work of art, but that doesnt mean it should be overlooked as a possible read.

Date Reviewed: August 17th, 2008

*This book was provided by Book Divas.