A review by zoey1999
The Running Man, by Michael Gerard Bauer
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