From the author of the Book Thief, another fun, entertaining but very different book. Although a young adult book, it is rewarding for those of all ages and reminds us that we all have an important role in life; we have to deliver difficult messages that will challenge our hearts and our heads but these are equally as important as the messages we have to deliver that are easy and positive. Lots to discuss - specifically about the messages - why those were chosen and does the group believe that Ed delivered the messages correctly. My only downside to the novel is that I did not feel that he completed ALL the tasks (messages) at hand in a manner that satisfied me as a reader. On a few, I was left with a feeling of needing and wanting more. This will make more sense once you read the book - I can't give you more without giving away the book. An enjoyable read.

An aha moment - I am capable of making a change to help someone else in some way - change begins with me.

This is a great book! It's hard to put down once started.

I enjoyed this book. It took a while to get into the reasoning behind the authors invention of the characters, but on the whole I would recommend it - maybe young adults would enjoy it as it had connotations of The Catcher In the Rye - the angst of a young man etc.

Our club chose this book because we so loved The Book Thief. Like that title, this one is different and unpredictable. What unfolds can be inspiring and is certainly great for discussion. Not just for Young Adults.

The Book Thief was the first Zusak novel I read and I just fell in love with his writing. I found The Messenger to not only be a uniquely clever story but also an interesting view into the evolution of Zusak as a writer.