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Rent I Am the Messenger
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Format: Paperback, Unabridged-CD
Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
Published: May 2006
Genre: Fiction - Suspense
Retail Price: $12.99
Pages: 357
Synopsis
Being deeply, tragically unaccomplished in music, art, or even revolution, at age 19 Ed Kennedy is behind schedule compared to Bob Dylan, Salvador Dali, and Joan of Arc. Living in a cramped riverside hovel, this underage cab driver spends his time reading obsessively; playing cards with his loser friends Marv, Ritchie, and Audrey (also his intense crush); hanging out with the Doorman, his foul-smelling aged mutt; and getting yelled at by his nasty, constantly cursing mother. Enter the ace of diamonds, a cryptic playing card inscribed with three seemingly random addresses that will propel going-nowhere Ed into a series of life-changing events, whether he likes it or not. A 2006 Michael L. Printz Honor Book.
Reviews
I have to admit, after The Book Thief I wasnt sure what to expect. This book is nothing like The Book Thief in tone or subject, but the writing is still superb. The characters are very real and the story was compelling. On the few occasions I HAD to put the book down, I found myself still thinking about it. A great read. I thought any profanity in the book was very relevant to the story and characters so it didnt bother me at all.
this has much too much profanity.