I found this story quite compelling. It has very insightful character development, some interesting complications, and a very satisfying ending. One of my Ann Patchett favorites.
Aug 02, 2021boooklover rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The biggest problem with an Ann Patchett novel is that it eventually ends. The next biggest is that other novels pale in contrast. Although this was not my favorite Patchett--both Bel Canto and The Dutch House top my list--there are…
May 27, 2020EljayJohnson rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I liked this a lot. There are some very vitriolic reviews on goodreads but I really appreciated the beautiful writing, the involving storyline, and what Patchett has to say about families. This is my 4th Patchett and I'm not a…
Sep 09, 2018Newmommy09 rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Argh, I could not get past the first chapter. I felt like Catholicism was shoved down my throat. I wanted a nice, Fiction story,not a rendition of the Bible. Do I have to be reminded of large, Catholic families, having too many children…
Feb 01, 2015WVMLStaffPicks rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An accident on a snowy Cambridge street propels two families onto different paths. There are plenty of mysteries in this story - not to mention some exquisite characters who will steal your heart.
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Dec 25, 2012
As is her forte, Patchett creates an interesting array of characters in Run, gives them extensive backgrounds and brings them to life on the printed page. She lets them breath in an interesting situation that is realistically portrayed and…
Mar 11, 2011VRMurphy rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An author new to me: I put in a request after seeing reader reviews of the book on this site (yay! OPL). Takes its time getting started, and a coincidence central to the plot is a bit far-fetched, but the characters are real and true, and…
Dec 29, 2010ohialehuadef rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Another captivating novel by Ann Patchett. This one was slower for me to warm to, with underdeveloped characters leaving you wanting more... but in the end, capturing the heartbreak and deep heartfelt love that comes with loving and…
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