I Am the Messenger

By: Markus Zusak

Narrated by: Marc Aden Gray

DON’T MISS BRIDGE OF CLAY, MARKUS ZUSAK’S FIRST NOVEL SINCE THE BOOK THIEF AND AN UNFORGETTABLE AND SWEEPING FAMILY SAGA.


From the author of the extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller The Book Thief, I Am the Messenger is an acclaimed novel filled with laughter, fists, and love.


A MICHAEL L. PRINTZ HONOR BOOK
FIVE STARRED REVIEWS

Ed Kennedy is an underage cabdriver without much of a future. He's pathetic at playing cards, hopelessly in love with his best friend, Audrey, and utterly devoted to his coffee-drinking dog, the Doorman. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery.

That's when the first ace arrives in the mail. That's when Ed becomes the messenger. Chosen to care, he makes his way through town helping and hurting (when necessary) until only one question remains: Who's behind Ed's mission?©2006 Markus Zusak; (P)2006 Random House Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Critic reviews

“Funny and gripping.” —The Miami Herald

“Both serious and funny, touching and exciting.” —The Salt Lake Tribune

“Fresh and thought-provoking.” —The Grand Rapids Press

“Raucous, poignant, and at times laugh-out-loud funny.” —BookPage

“Compulsively readable.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred

“Unpretentious, well conceived, and appropriately raw.” —School Library Journal, Starred

“Zusak outdoes himself here.” —The Bulletin, Starred

“Zusak succeeds brilliantly.” —Booklist, Starred

“Funny, engrossing, and suspenseful.” —KLIATT, Starred

LOVE

I loved loved this book. After only reading the Book Thief by Zusak, I wasn't sure what to expect, as is sometimes the way when you fall in love with one title from an author, then to be a bit disappointed by another. Not the case here. I loved the story, the journey, the message. Funny, inspiring, endearing, I will definitely go back to it again.

Superior Reader and Excellent Story

I honestly can't decide which impressed me more, this or The Book Thief. Truly an entertaining story.

The voice of the reader is an excellent addition as well. There are a lot of great books that don't measure up in audio form because the reader doesn't capture the heart of the character. This is not one of those. Thoroughly impressive from start to finish.

Interesting and creative

Loved it from beginning to end, and was kept wondering till the end. Recommend it for an entertaining listen.

Accents make every story better

This is a good story. It's not excellent, but it's full of feel good stories and a man that speaks with an excellent Australian accent. I love the authors descriptions of character and scenes and the comedy throughout really helps keep the book alive.

I am the messenger

Loved the book. Excellent story. Kept my interest. Loved the Book Thief and this is another winner.