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Lois Lowry

The Giver

If you enjoyed 'The Messenger', you might like 'The Giver' as it is the first book in the series and provides insight into the world Jonas escapes to in 'The Messenger'. 'The Giver' is a dystopian novel that explores themes of conformity, individuality, and the value of human life.

Lois Lowry

Number the Stars

For readers who enjoyed 'The Messenger', 'Number the Stars' is another powerful and thought-provoking novel by Lois Lowry. Set during World War II, it tells the story of a Danish girl who helps her Jewish friend escape from the Nazis, exploring themes of courage, friendship, and survival.

Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games

If you liked 'The Messenger' for its dystopian themes, you might enjoy 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. This bestselling novel is set in a future society where children are forced to fight to the death in a televised event, and explores themes of rebellion, survival, and the corrupting influence of power.

Veronica Roth

Divergent

Another great choice for fans of dystopian fiction is 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth. Set in a future society divided into factions based on personality traits, the novel follows a young woman who discovers she doesn't fit into any one group, and must navigate a dangerous path to protect herself and those she loves.

Orson Scott Card

Ender's Game

If you enjoyed 'The Messenger' for its exploration of morality and the consequences of violence, you might like 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card. This classic science fiction novel follows a young boy who is recruited to attend a military academy in space, where he must confront his own morality and the cost of victory.

Jojo Moyes

The Giver of Stars

For readers who enjoyed 'The Messenger' for its themes of community and the power of human connection, 'The Giver of Stars' by Jojo Moyes is a great choice. Set in Depression-era America, the novel follows a group of women who form a traveling library to bring books to people in remote areas, exploring themes of friendship, resilience, and the transformative power of literature.

Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

If you liked 'The Messenger' for its exploration of the power of words and storytelling, you might enjoy 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. Set in Nazi Germany, the novel tells the story of a young girl who steals books to share with others, exploring themes of resilience, hope, and the human capacity for empathy and kindness.

Cormac McCarthy

The Road

For readers who enjoyed 'The Messenger' for its exploration of survival and the human condition, 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy is a powerful and haunting novel. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, it follows a father and son as they journey through a desolate landscape, exploring themes of love, hope, and the human will to survive.

Patrick Ness

The Knife of Never Letting Go

If you liked 'The Messenger' for its exploration of individuality and the power of the human spirit, you might enjoy 'The Knife of Never Letting Go' by Patrick Ness. Set in a dystopian world where everyone can hear each other's thoughts, the novel follows a young boy who must confront the secrets of his town and the darkness within himself.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

For readers who enjoyed 'The Messenger' for its exploration of community and the power of human connection, 'The Poisonwood Bible' by Barbara Kingsolver is a great choice. Set in the Belgian Congo in the 1960s, the novel follows a missionary family as they confront the challenges of a new culture and the consequences of their own actions, exploring themes of colonialism, family, and the human capacity for change.