Running by Natalia Sylvester

Running

Natalia Sylvester

336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

Description

When fifteen-year-old Cuban American Mariana Ruiz’s father runs for president, Mari starts to see him with new eyes. A novel about waking up and standing up, and what happens when you stop seeing your dad as your hero—while the whole country is wa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 476 reviews

Moods

inspiring 77%
hopeful 60%
emotional 52%
reflective 35%
informative 18%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
sad 6%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 40%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 20% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.05

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