Now Is the Time for Running by Michael Williams

Now Is the Time for Running

Michael Williams

240 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction sports young adult emotional fast-paced
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When tragedy strikes, Deo's love of soccer is all he has left. Can he use that gift to find hope once more?Just down the road from their families, Deo and his friends play soccer in the dusty fields of Zimbabwe, cheered on by Deo's older brother, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
tense 75%
informative 62%
sad 62%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 37%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

fast 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.83

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