The Runner by Cynthia Voigt

320 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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A SPEEDING BULLET Bullet Tillerman runs. He runs to escape the criticism of his harsh, unforgiving father. He runs to numb the pain of his mother's inability to express her love. He is the star of the school track team, but he isn't a team man an...

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Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.7

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