A review by willal
Running: A Novel by Cara Hoffman

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Running is told as a mix of a few different narratives, some of which I found more engaging than others. At times, I found it hard to keep track of how the narrative timelines fit together. Mostly I just felt like this book went a little bit over my head. The writing was good, but I never felt like I was getting everything out of it that I was supposed to. I never fully connected with the characters because their backstories still felt somewhat secret from the reader, even at the end.