Reviews

Born to Run by Michael Morpurgo

ultimate_helix's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-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

3.0

saloniporwal's review against another edition

5.0

I picked up this book because I had read and like Morpurgo's The Elephant in the Garden. This book didn't really live up to my expectations. The cover says that it is an emotional book that makes you cry. Might be true for some people, but ...more

lucy_jane's review against another edition

5.0

One of my beloved childhood stories ❤️

indecisivesapphic23's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

rory_john14's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

3.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Grief, Sexism, Dementia, and Misogyny

Moderate: Gun violence

Minor: Medical content

spencerannus's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

thedayoflight's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.0

neztoad's review against another edition

4.0

I adored this book as a kid, it was so lovely to go back and read it.

alanawheat's review against another edition

5.0

When I first read this book with my mum when I was about 7, The emotive language put into it made us cry...
A MUST read for those who want a heart-warming story.
Fantastic!
xxx

hiccuphorrendoushaddockiiii's review against another edition

5.0

Topka