Run: A Novel
by Ann Patchett
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Author: Ann PatchettEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-08-01
ISBN: 0061340642
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Book Reviews of Run: A Novel
Book Review: Good writing with a so-so tale.
Summary: 3 Stars
This was the first Patchett novel I read. And, she certainly does know how to craft her words. But, one would think that since the story is constrained to happenings in one 24-hour period that there would be more action. Instead, the constraint actually worked against her.
In order to communicate who the characters are and their motives, Patchett is forced to make them dig up old memories, they either relive in their heads or talk about. So, mostly during the day characters eat, sleep, talk and visit the hospital -and it just gets a little tedious at times. Ultimately, this made it a so-so story for me, despite a couple of occassional surprises and her fine writing.
Having now read the other reviews I'm going to try one of her other books which so many claim are better. I'd love to see her great writing combined with a better executed story.
BOTTOM LINE: A generally enjoyable read because of her fine writing - but the story isn't executed as well as it could be and becomes tedious at points. Probably better to go for a different one of her novels if you're a first time Patchett reader.
Summary of Run: A Novel
Since their mother's death, Tip and Teddy Doyle have been raised by their loving, possessive, and ambitious father. As the former mayor of Boston, Bernard Doyle wants to see his sons in politics, a dream the boys have never shared. But when an argument in a blinding New England snowstorm inadvertently causes an accident that involves a stranger and her child, all Bernard cares about is his ability to keep his children-all his children-safe.
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