The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen

The Running Dream

Wendelin Van Draanen with Laura Flanagan

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction sports young adult hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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Moods

inspiring 89%
hopeful 72%
emotional 69%
reflective 30%
sad 27%
challenging 21%
informative 14%
lighthearted 14%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 3%
dark 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.18

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