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A review by galleytrot
Running Feral by Erin Russell
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
READ: Jan 2025
FORMAT: Digital
ENTERTAINMENT VALUE: 4 / 5⭐
TECHNICAL / PRODUCTION: 4 / 5⭐
FINAL – OVERALL: 4 / 5⭐
I feel like I owe an explanation for answering "no" to whether the characters are "lovable" or not. These characters are extremely well written and by no means should my answer be taken to mean that I did not like the writing of them. I simply found myself being mad at them and their choices and their reactions to their situations more often than not. But in the same breath, I acknowledge that these choices and reactions were extremely justified within the world that was built for the both of them.
The author did a fantastic job, in that aspect. One does not have to like a character in order to admit that that character was still well-written.
FINAL – OVERALL: 4 / 5⭐
I feel like I owe an explanation for answering "no" to whether the characters are "lovable" or not. These characters are extremely well written and by no means should my answer be taken to mean that I did not like the writing of them. I simply found myself being mad at them and their choices and their reactions to their situations more often than not. But in the same breath, I acknowledge that these choices and reactions were extremely justified within the world that was built for the both of them.
The author did a fantastic job, in that aspect. One does not have to like a character in order to admit that that character was still well-written.