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Run Time by Catherine Ryan Howard

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bleaksalad's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

As someone who has read many thriller/horror/mystery books, I thought Run Time was a breath of fresh air. Even though the concept isn’t exactly original, I was pleasantly surprised by how the author made it feel new and captured my interest.

One of my favorite features of this book is that there is a story within a story WITHIN a story. Though it can be a little confusing, I thought that this triple layer of storytelling that’s dispersed throughout the pages was genius. Trying to figure out how the pages of the movie script foreshadows what’s going to happen in the main plot was super fun.

The issue that kept Run Time from being a full 5 star read for me is that it felt like something bigger was going on for 75% of the book. Honestly I was a little disappointed when everything was revealed. The way Adele talks about what happened on her last movie set was hyped up so much just for it to be way less exciting. But, in retrospect that might be intentional for the ultimate reveal?

Overall, I really liked Run Time. If you’re looking for a creepy, atmospheric read with some Hollywood flair this book is definitely worth your time.

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reading_ot's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

rooney_shay's review against another edition

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3.0

I really wish the ending was different. The book got my attention and kept it the whole way… until the end. I was hoping it would go in a different direction. But it was still enjoyable for the duration !

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5.0

At three percent into this audiobook, I was already questioning the sanity of the main character. And wondering if this story was going to get scarier. The blurb on the story tells you what’s going on, there is a movie, the leading actress has backed out, they need someone to fill in for her. It’s a low budget film but they are willing to fly Adele there on a business class ticket, IF, she’ll come right now. That said, this a grip the side of the chair you’re sitting on and hold on because it is one wild ride. Catherine Ryan Howard again proves to me that she is an author that will not fail me.