Runner by Robert Newton

Runner

Robert Newton

224 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

Charlie's father is dead, and although his mother insists he stay in school, Charlie has no patience for the classroom. All he wants is to make money, to give his mother and baby brother a better life. So when he catches the eye of Squizzy Taylor,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
emotional 33%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 18%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | N/A: 37%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.04

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