sophward's review against another edition
3.0
I read this because the boy I'm tutoring is studying it at school. An enjoyable read that deals sensitively with some pretty heavy subject matter, and has some nice use of metaphor.
tzd's review against another edition
3.0
won this book for a Year 8 Spelling Bee Competition. My sis made me read it lol.
skylarmarshall07's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kaseybird's review against another edition
1.0
Ok, seriously, most boring book EVER.
i think i may have liked Twilight more... wait, no, i don't know. It was pretty boring. But then Twilight sucked...
Anyway this book was basically:
Boy is a loner
boy meets neighbours brother loner (only its sadder because he's like fifty something)
silkworms
the two become friends because of the silkworms (awww, not)
man says "MIRACLES SUCK"
boy believes
boys blames man
ANNNNNNNNND THE END after some more stuff
Ok, this book is quite sad and moving, but honestly only because i had NOTHING else to read...
so yeah :D
death death death depression and sadness.
YAY! what a cheerful book1
i think i may have liked Twilight more... wait, no, i don't know. It was pretty boring. But then Twilight sucked...
Anyway this book was basically:
Boy is a loner
boy meets neighbours brother loner (only its sadder because he's like fifty something)
silkworms
the two become friends because of the silkworms (awww, not)
man says "MIRACLES SUCK"
boy believes
boys blames man
ANNNNNNNNND THE END after some more stuff
Ok, this book is quite sad and moving, but honestly only because i had NOTHING else to read...
so yeah :D
death death death depression and sadness.
YAY! what a cheerful book1
bbiancaaaa's review against another edition
3.0
This book was very interesting and I liked it because we got to see the characters grow and change as person.
ccckmp's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
0.25
Hated it, I think I hated it because I was required to read it for school, but then again, if I read it for enjoyment, I still wouldn’t get any.
pkay707's review against another edition
2.0
There are some similar between the ending and the short story The Last Leaf by O.Henry
miranda226's review against another edition
4.0
This book was very inspirational but not in a pushy way.
jesxixa_'s review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
zoey1999's review against another edition
5.0
This is officially one of my all time favourite books!
"This is a story about how we perceive others, the judgments we make about them, how we cope with tragedy, and the nature of miracles." (Taken from the synopsis)
The Running Man by Michael Gerard Bauer I can only describe as having elements of To Kill a Mockingbird, but dealing with timely issues relating to Australia's history, mostly in relation to veterans. Specifically though, the story revolves around two characters Tom Leyton and Joseph Davidson, as they both develop a strong bond between one another.
Not only is this story engrossing but the writing is also gorgeous. You can picture all the details of the setting so vividly because of how intricate the imagery is. The story is also written in a way for the reader to infer about the characters, thus reinforcing the story's central message about looking beyond the surface. The story has everything, and it isn't as predictable as you may think.
The content packs a punch in just 283 pages, where nothing is what it seems. I found myself highlighting so many passages from the book because it truly makes you think about many topics that you never really thought about before. Mostly the story deals with the nature of life and human interaction.
Just like the silkworms which are a central metaphor in the story, The Running Man by Michael Gerard Bauer unravels itself the further you read, keeping you engrossed and connected with all the characters from the first page until the end. Once you are finished, you'll just want to start again.
Highly highly recommend!!! It truly is an Australian classic!
"Tough but gentle, wise and true ... The Running Man has stood the test of time." - Markus Zusak
"This is a story about how we perceive others, the judgments we make about them, how we cope with tragedy, and the nature of miracles." (Taken from the synopsis)
The Running Man by Michael Gerard Bauer I can only describe as having elements of To Kill a Mockingbird, but dealing with timely issues relating to Australia's history, mostly in relation to veterans. Specifically though, the story revolves around two characters Tom Leyton and Joseph Davidson, as they both develop a strong bond between one another.
Not only is this story engrossing but the writing is also gorgeous. You can picture all the details of the setting so vividly because of how intricate the imagery is. The story is also written in a way for the reader to infer about the characters, thus reinforcing the story's central message about looking beyond the surface. The story has everything, and it isn't as predictable as you may think.
The content packs a punch in just 283 pages, where nothing is what it seems. I found myself highlighting so many passages from the book because it truly makes you think about many topics that you never really thought about before. Mostly the story deals with the nature of life and human interaction.
Just like the silkworms which are a central metaphor in the story, The Running Man by Michael Gerard Bauer unravels itself the further you read, keeping you engrossed and connected with all the characters from the first page until the end. Once you are finished, you'll just want to start again.
Highly highly recommend!!! It truly is an Australian classic!
"Tough but gentle, wise and true ... The Running Man has stood the test of time." - Markus Zusak