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From the author of the international bestseller The Book Thief and new novel Bridge of Clay.
"comedic, romantic, thrilling, confronting, playful, deceptive" Australian Book Review
Meet Ed Kennedy - cab driving prodigy, pathetic card player and useless at sex (self-proclaimed). He lives in a suburban shack, shares coffee with his dog, the Doorman, and he's in nervous love with Audrey. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence - until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery.
That's when the first Ace turns up.
That's when Ed becomes the messenger.
Chosen to care, he makes his way through town, helping and hurting (where necessary) until only one question remains. Who's behind Ed's mission?
Protect the diamonds, survive the clubs, dig deep through spades, feel the hearts... The Messenger is a cryptic journey filled with laughter, fists and love.
PRAISE FOR MARKUS ZUSAK
"Zusak has a unique, remarkable talent for being able to make me laugh and cry all within the space of a few pages..." The Guardian
From the author of the international bestseller The Book Thief and new novel Bridge of Clay.
"comedic, romantic, thrilling, confronting, playful, deceptive" Australian Book Review
Meet Ed Kennedy - cab driving prodigy, pathetic card player and useless at sex (self-proclaimed). He lives in a suburban shack, shares coffee with his dog, the Doorman, and he's in nervous love with Audrey. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence - until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery.
That's when the first Ace turns up.
That's when Ed becomes the messenger.
Chosen to care, he makes his way through town, helping and hurting (where necessary) until only one question remains. Who's behind Ed's mission?
Protect the diamonds, survive the clubs, dig deep through spades, feel the hearts... The Messenger is a cryptic journey filled with laughter, fists and love.
PRAISE FOR MARKUS ZUSAK
"Zusak has a unique, remarkable talent for being able to make me laugh and cry all within the space of a few pages..." The Guardian
Ratings and reviews
4.2
60 reviews
Leo Tchia
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December 14, 2013
This book has always stuck out in my mind. It is such a great story and reads to me like a modern day Film Noir in some respects. As much as I loved The Book Thief, I have always had a much softer spot for the uniqueness of this book. It makes me want to be a better person and strive for more past the mundane.
Pinky William
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May 22, 2013
I bought this book a couple of years ago. I love love this book so much. I've re read it so many times. Its funny as especially if you like Aussie humour!
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A Google user
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November 29, 2011
to make you become more curious throughout the book.
About the author
Markus Zusak was born in 1975 and is the author of five books, including I am the Messenger and the international bestseller, The Book Thief, which is translated into more than forty languages. He lives in Sydney with his wife and two children.
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