Run by Ann Patchett Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Run
Book Review: Not as simple as it looks.
Summary: 5 Stars
Run by Ann Pachette
At first, my interest in this book was about a single parent with adopted children. It became even more interested when an incident brings another child to them for caretaking. This is a fantasy of mine, that I will be in a situation to care for a needy child.(I am a child and family therapist but cannot "rescue" children I work with professionally.) This part of the story is somewhat contrived but the ending, somewhat predictable but not in the sense of a recurring dream I have had since my husband died suddenly at a young age. In my dream, my late husband is always leaving. I'm now reading about a woman who disappears, needing to be invisible from her family.The theme of leaving a family under so many unusual conditions is a curious one. It leaves you wondering where is the character running away from or running toward. This is what made the book so interesting. I thought it was well written and now my favorite of Ann Pachette.
Book Review: Not bad, also not that great
Summary: 3 Stars
Even though I told myself not to read other reviews before writing mine - I read several of the other 3 star reviews. I have to say I agree with most if not all of their criticisms. I do appreciate a well-written book by an obviously smart, talented writer, but Run is something I would put in the category of "quick read", just engaging enough. I was very surprised and am still puzzled that Ms. Patchett called the book a "political novel" in the discussion included at the end. For me it was definitely about family, in a kind of 3-hour-special made-for-TV way.Book Review: Novel? Nope, a Long Short Story
Summary: 2 Stars
Agree with another reviewer who found this a long--and thereby boring--short story. There were too many themes and too much "fairy-tale-itis".Book Review: One of my favorite books
Summary: 5 Stars
I judge a book by whether is stays with me or I can't remember what it was about a few weeks after I read it. This is great and I have recommended it to several friends...Book Review: One of my favorite books. Ever.
Summary: 5 Stars
Do not let the fast-moving nature of this book fool you into thinking that this book has only the substance of a "beach read." With the exception of the opening and closing chapters, the action all takes place across two days. Within this lyrical, insightful book are quickly-developed but deep insights into all of the major characters, including some who are not even alive as the events take place. Patchett's book traverses discussions of religion, race, family, love, privilege and friendship in meaningful and beautiful ways. I have loaned this book out and every time it returns to me, welcome it like a well-loved child returning from college. And every time it comes home I read it again. Furthermore, I even enjoyed this book even more than the breathtaking Bel Canto. If you haven't read this book -- RUN and get it.