I Am The Messenger Analysis

I Am The Messenger written by Markus Zusak, tells the story of Ed Kennedy, a nineteen year old australian boy, who lives in a small apartment, drives taxis during the week, and likes to play cards with his friends in his available time. Ed’s life is dull to say the least, spending most of his time working, or just simply enjoying the quiet with his dog, the Doorman. That is until Ed starts receiving playing cards in the mail with strange, encrypted messages. Ed takes it upon himself to not only decrypt these messages, but to also investigate the lives behind each one. Ed Kennedy is a sarcastic yet relatable character, who is willing to respond with bold statements and some dry humor, despite the situation. This is evident from the very beginning