Running by Natalia Sylvester

336 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
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Description

When fifteen-year-old Cuban American Mariana Ruiz's father runs for president, Mari starts to see him with new eyes. A novel about waking up and standing up, and what happens when you stop seeing your dad as your hero--while the whole country is w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 559 reviews

Moods

inspiring 78%
hopeful 58%
emotional 47%
reflective 36%
challenging 18%
informative 18%
tense 12%
lighthearted 10%
adventurous 9%
sad 5%
funny 3%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 38%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 21% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.02

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