Run

by Blake Crouch, Ann Patchett
Run cover
Good Books rating 3.88
Literary Fiction
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  • ID: 3640
  • Added: 2025-10-18
  • Updated: 2025-11-29
  • ISBN: 9781408885116
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
  • Published: 2017-05-04
  • Formats: 21
  • Reviews: 4

Run delves into the lives of Tip and Teddy, two brothers navigating their paths under the watchful eye of their adoptive father, Bernard Doyle. As Tip immerses himself in his studies at Harvard and Teddy discovers his calling in the Church, their father's overprotective nature strains their relationships. The story takes a dramatic turn when an accident on an icy road forces the Doyles to confront long-buried truths about their family's past, the impact of their mother's death, and the presence of an enigmatic figure who has been silently observing them. This poignant narrative from an award-winning author masterfully weaves together themes of love, loss, and redemption, offering a profound exploration of the human condition.

Reviews
Books, Bones & Buffy · Tammy · 2024-10-28
good 4.00

Despite some flaws, the book is worth reading, especially for Blake Crouch fans. The story would make a fantastic movie due to its engaging narrative.

Tammy found the book to have some flaws but overall thought it was worth reading, particularly for fans of Blake Crouch. They highlighted the engaging narrative and fast-paced action, which would make the story a fantastic movie. The reviewer appreciated the unique premise and the way the author keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. They also noted that the characters are well-developed and the story's constant movement keeps the reader engaged.

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    Despite some flaws, though, Run is worth reading, especially if you're a Blake Crouch fan.

    It would make a fantastic movie, although I'm not sure how they would pull it off.

    The story's constant movement keeps the reader engaged and on the edge of their seat.

BookReporter · 2024-10-22
excellent 4.50

The novel is a chilling tale that taps into our worst paranoid dreams. The story is frightening and thought-provoking, exploring the lengths people will go to protect their family.

The reviewer found the novel to be a chilling tale that taps into our deepest fears and paranoias. They appreciated the author's ability to create a sense of dread and tension throughout the story. The reviewer also noted that the novel is thought-provoking, exploring the lengths people will go to protect their family. They praised the author's writing style and the way the story keeps the reader engaged from start to finish.

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    Crouch has produced a tale of horror that is directly out of our worst paranoid dreams.

    Even more frightening, it depicts a nightmare that most of us can relate to on some level.

    The story is thought-provoking, exploring the lengths people will go to protect their family.

Distorted Visions · 2024-05-23
disappointing 2.50

The novel failed to capture the hectic aspect of its pitch due to uneven pacing, but it still offers a compelling read. The story's survival horror elements are well-executed, despite some pacing issues.

The reviewer found that the novel did not fully deliver on its promise of a hectic survival horror experience, attributing this to the author's uneven pacing. They noted that the story occasionally drags, which detracts from the overall tension. However, they acknowledged that the survival horror elements are well-executed and the novel still offers a compelling read for fans of the genre. The reviewer appreciated the author's ability to create a sense of dread and paranoia, making the story a frightening exploration of worst-case scenarios.

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    The novel, being marketed as hectic survival horror, failed to capture the hectic aspect of the pitch, owing to the author's uneven pacing, ...

    The story occasionally drags, which detracts from the overall tension.

    The survival horror elements are well-executed, making the story a frightening exploration of worst-case scenarios.

Book Club Mom · Book Club Mom · 2022-01-29
insightful 4.50

The reviewer appreciates the exploration of themes like religion, race, privilege, and poverty, highlighting how characters learn from their experiences despite their privileged backgrounds. The narrative is praised for its depth and the way it intertwines these complex themes.

The reviewer finds Ann Patchett's 'Run' to be a profound exploration of themes that resonate deeply with contemporary society. They particularly appreciate how Patchett weaves together themes of religion, race, privilege, and poverty, creating a rich tapestry of human experience. The characters, despite their privileged lives, learn valuable lessons that transcend their circumstances, making the story both relatable and thought-provoking. The reviewer admires the author's ability to tackle these complex issues without simplifying the nuances, making the narrative both engaging and intellectually stimulating.

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    Patchett includes themes of religion, race, privilege and poverty and shows how the brothers and Doyle, despite their privileged lives, learn a ...

    The narrative is praised for its depth and the way it intertwines these complex themes.

    The characters, despite their privileged lives, learn valuable lessons that transcend their circumstances.

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