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A review by ritugp01
I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A deeply thought provoking piece, Zusak's big picture moment doesn't quite come until the very end. It's a beautiful book and for a moment, briefly, I wondered if I had delved into an inception-like universe. It was at times funny, heartwarming, and incredibly devastating in how our daily lives also are filled with melancholia. Overall, a lovely book that reminded me how despite being extremely ordinary, I am by no means insignificant.
Moderate: Violence, Rape, and Stalking
Minor: Pregnancy, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Dementia