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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
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Maybe that was the definition of a life everlasting: the belief that the next generation would carry your work forward.
Maybe that was the definition of a life everlasting: the belief that the next generation would carry your work forward.
I picked Run up at the airport just before a trip back home and I finished it just as we touched down on the return trip. I read it only on the plane, so it was obviously a really quick read. It sucked me in immediately and was a great story. As usual, Ann Patchett's expertly crafted plot line and characters made the book great. And, as usual, her ending was something of a disappointment. I guess I'm just a sucker for a happy ending, and that's something that Patchett never delivers. She always leaves me with a sense of, "wait, what?" ... I never quite get why she ends her books the way she does. And Run is no different. Until that last paragraph, though, the entire novel is wonderful and a joy to read.
A prominent white family in Boston adopts 2 black brothers. After an accident, they find their birth mother and the sister they didn't know they had. The book is filled with surprises that twist around a central theme, examining the definition of family from all angles. The novel touches on some racial and class themes as well, but always remains accessible and compelling. Patchett develops her characters, their backgrounds, and their current dramas, and masterfully weaves the layered themes into that framework. The result is a novel that is rich, dynamic, and engaging. I would definitely recommend it.
A prominent white family in Boston adopts 2 black brothers. After an accident, they find their birth mother and the sister they didn't know they had. The book is filled with surprises that twist around a central theme, examining the definition of family from all angles. The novel touches on some racial and class themes as well, but always remains accessible and compelling. Patchett develops her characters, their backgrounds, and their current dramas, and masterfully weaves the layered themes into that framework. The result is a novel that is rich, dynamic, and engaging. I would definitely recommend it.
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The story was captivating even if it was a bit over the top. I enjoyed her writing and the level of depth she brought to each character.
Was supposed to be said over the course of 24 hours, but it seemed like much longer… I enjoyed the characters and the storyline it just dragged on a little too long.
I enjoyed this book from the moment I picked it up (and could barely put it down). I really liked every single one of the characters & although the main story is told over a 24 hour period, it seems like you really know the characters. (to describe the characters would give away the book, just read the review) I was sad when it ended! Loved it!
I am finding that I really like Ann Patchett's writing- I really enjoyed this book though the ending was a little predictable. I can't wait to read more of her work and hear her speak next spring.
Patchett's writing style is enjoyable. Like her other books, this one kept me up late reading. She did a good job of creating the characters in a sympathetic, honest manner.
This was a book July 2012 Book Club selection. It was not one of my favorites. 99.9% (literally!) of the book covers a single day. I found parts of it slow and and sometimes confusing. I didn't really connect to any of the characters as much as I would like.
This book was not nearly as complex as Bel Canto, but I still enjoyed it a lot. Great read if you have lived in Boston/Cambridge.