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jrae_miller's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
Moderate: Medical content, Death, and Physical abuse
Minor: Confinement, Child death, Gun violence, and Bullying
chaoticgirlie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
jessmcarey's review against another edition
4.0
I read this in 5th grade and the twist blew my mind, loved it.
stephxsu's review against another edition
5.0
Haddix’s first novel, and still one of my favorites of hers. Everything is just perfect in this book. The pitch-perfect narrator, on the fence between naïve childhood security and scary adolescence. The suspense that will keep you reading breathlessly until you find out what happens at the end. The world-building that makes you wonder if this couldn’t be happening right next door. RUNNING OUT OF TIME is a beautiful blend of the speculative and the probable, and earns its title as one of the best speculative juvenile fiction novels out there today.
angmander's review against another edition
4.0
I remembered loving this book as a child. It was so fun to revisit! Also… I wonder if this plot contributes to why I enjoy The Village (movie) so much.
kennie3's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
kerianne17's review against another edition
5.0
Just finished reading this to my students and now I remember why it was my absolute favorite book growing up. This book was the kickstart to my love for reading and it's still great 20 years later. HIGHLY recommend -- my students were gasping and on the edges of their seats throughout the whole story.
ms_chievous's review against another edition
5.0
I remember reading this in elementary school, and totally falling in love with it. It's such a wonderful story. Well written and great concept! So awesome.
katy_n_lawson's review against another edition
5.0
I could never remember the title of this book so I thought I made it up but its real! Great book.
babychreez's review against another edition
4.0
One of my favorite childhood books. Revisited for nostalgia and remained captivated by the story, decades later. This is such a good read that I’ll be sure to pass on to my goddaughter.