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Run: A Novel
by: Ann Patchett

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780061340642
ISBN: 0061340642
Label: Harper Perennial
Manufacturer: Harper Perennial
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: August 01, 2008
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Release Date: July 29, 2008
Sales Rank: 1421
Studio: Harper Perennial

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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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- the best
Ann Patchett is an extraordinary writer, and "Run" is an incredible book. I read it quickly once, because the story was engrossing, and then slowly the second time, to savour the writing. I've given to several friends and relatives.

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- Much Better Than Originally Thought
I started Run by Ann Patchett a year ago...but for some reason I couldn't get pass the prologue. The prologue just did nothing for me. And while I gave away tons of books during the year...I didn't give this one away. For some reason, I just believed that I would get to it during the year. I'm glad I kept it. Due to the favorable reviews expressed by BBAW participants, I decided to pick it up again. I'm glad I did because this has easily become one of my favorite books for 2008. Listed below are some of my observations about Run by Ann Patchett.
* Themes include family, race, adoption, politics, estranged children.
* Everyone is running from (to) something in this book.
* The most endearing character was Kenya, the child track star.
* I honestly didn't have a least favorite character...and even liked Sullivan...although I wish I knew more about what his demons were. He was a character ... Read More

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- GREAT story!
Tip and Teddy will steal your heart. They are two adopted boys that lose their adoptive mother when they are very young. Watch the story unfold as the birthmother comes back into the picture.

Great character development! You will really feel as if you are there!

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- Well-written, but not Bel Canto
I enjoyed this book, especiallyu its evocation of Boston in winter and its well-developed, sypathetic characters. But somehow tension never develops and the story seems strangely flat. I found myself empathizing intellectually, but not emotionally. My head was engaged, but my heart felt unmoved. Bel Canto felt altogethr more compelling. But this is a good read, with lively, clear, and readable prose.

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