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Summary: Well written, compelling and impossible to put down
Review: I read Gilstraps new book first and went back to find Nathan's Run. Once started, I could not put it down. Some parts were implausible but with literary license, that's what fiction is all about. The only part that left me hanging was the end. It just stopped. Seems to me that one more chapter explaining the trust fund, who finally ended up with Nathan and slowly easing out the characters or killing them off would have been more logical. I actually checked to see if part of my book was missing. However, it was great and I would recommend it to anyone that can handle graphic language and action. His new book is even better and recommend it also.
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Summary: A quick read because you can't put it down.
Review: This is a marvelous and fast-paced novel. A well drawn youthful protagonist gets our sympathy immediately. As a writer myself, I appreciate how Gilstrap has weaved characterization with plot so that we never sense that he has stopped writing the book in order to tell us some information.
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Summary: YOU'LL HAVE TO SHUT OUT THE WORLD TILL THE FINISH!
Review: I admit it- I snubbed my fiancee so I could finish this book- I was trapped! I went in with low expectations and was more than pleasantly surprised. Gilstrap developed the characters beautifully, making you care for Nathan from the onset. As for those previous reviewers who had trouble keeping track of all the characters- perhaps you should try the "teen" section of the library.I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can't wait to read the next novel by this new author.
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Summary: I am still reading and loving it, but...
Review: So far I am really enjoying this book. But the things that ticks me off the most is how he just keeps entering all these new characters. I can't keep track of them!
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Summary: Serial Killer? Serial cop Killer? Never!
Review: Reading Nathan's Run is a little like watching episodes in those old-time serials, where each ended with the hero in some absolutely inescapable predicament. Impatiently we awaited next week's chapter. If this novel were a weekly serial, we would see Nathan's head in the cross hairs of the sniper's gun sight, then see a closeup of the gunman's finger squeezing off a shot as the scene and the chapter end . How could he possibly get out of this one? So it is in this novel, where Nathan runs from one perilous predicament to another. The superintendent (read warden) of the Juvenile Detention Center (read prison) learns that Nathan has killed a child care supervisor (read guard). Nathan killed in self-defense, but during his run to safety several other people are murdered, and all clues point to Nathan as the killer. We know better, of course, but the cops chasing Nathan do not, and the book becomes one long chase scene. Adding to the suspense is a third killer, a hit man with a contract on Nathan. Who put out the contract, and why someone wants Nathan dead, we are not told until Page331 of this 338 page novel, though sophisticated mystery fans will guess correctly ong before that. Beneath the exciting storyline author John Gilstrap makes some telling points about our system of justice, about barbaric and sadistic prison guards,about brutality and man's inhumanity to man. He also attempts to tweak the conscience of our mass media, especially talk radio, who coldly and deliberately manipulate public opinion to serve their own materialistic ends. (" Rick, I want the calls about three to one approving our point of view.") Nathan wins our hearts from the beginning. We are almost glad when one of the pursuing cops is shot by another pursuing pseudo-cop. We look forward to the next Gilstrap work.
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Summary: Engrossing but not satisfying
Review: This is one of those books that totally engrosses you and leaves you feeling completely manipulated when you are done. I have to confess that I couldn't put it down and finished it off on one commute to and from work, but when I was done, with a slight wetness in my eyes, I was totally annoyed. The characters are either SOOOO good or SOOOO bad. The protagonist is wrongly imprisoned and when on the lam, changes the sheets of houses he breaks into and hides in. The hit man is a total scum bag and takes delight in breaking fingers and crushing delicate body parts. All the same, it was a good read. A perfect book for a sunny day on a white sand beach in the Yucatan.
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Summary: Don't Pick It Up If You Can't Finish In One Sitting!
Review: I bought Mr. Gilstrap's debut novel upon learning that he would be lecturing at a summer program I am attending. I stayed up half the night and read through my classes the next day to finish Nathan's Run, one of the best novels I've read in years. I can't wait for the movie and Gilstrap's next book. (May I suggest a SEQUEL?!) A stunning combo of The Client and Sleepers, I loved every page. Thanks so much, Mr. Gilstrap!!
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Summary: standard stuff
Review: I realize that this is an action thriller but every once in a while Gilstrap would throw some sappy emotional stuff that was totally out of place and I was craving more of it. And what's with the ending. It seemed like he was in a hurry to finish. Nathan is supposed to be adopted by Marshall and live happily ever-after. I could of used a more satisfying conclusion.
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Summary: Disappointed
Review: I waited for this book to come out for several months. I was disappointed in it, thinking it was going to be a great thriller. I found it to be predictable and a little dull.
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Summary: The best book I have read in January, 1998!
Review: New kind of lead character!Lots of action and thrills.Great ending! I can't wait for the next gem from this author!!!!
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