The Runner

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Summary: Powerful and Insightful
Review: For those who enjoy the Tillermans, this book is essential--not just because you learn about Bullet, Dicey's uncle, but because you learn a lot about Gram--you see her as a mother, and live through some of the events that clearly have shaped her by the time we see her in Homecoming, etc. It also tells a story about a very stressful time in American history, beautifully conveying the tension of both the Vietnam war and race relations. The main character truly evolves from being a bigot to someone with a greater appreciation for humanity. This tranformation occurs in a very believable way, and stays true to the Bullet you have come to know. A terrific addition to the Tillerman series, with a different feel than any of the others.

Rating:
Summary: Wonderful teen reading, deep and sad
Review: I loved this book as a teenager. Although I do not run, I loved the character Bullet. He is an outcast with many problems to contend with. This book changed the way I looked at the world and helped me get through high school without losing my personality. Especially great if you love Dicey's Song or Homecoming: Bullet is Dicey's uncle.

Rating:
Summary: deep and realistic novel
Review: its hard not to fall in love with bullet, the main character, even though you have realized that he is a biggot, a rebellious teenager that could care less about other people. cynthia voight has done a wonderful job in this book in her tillerman family cycle, and if you have read 'dicey's song', 'a solitary blue', 'come a stranger', 'sons from afar', or 'homecoming', this is yet another tearjerker for you.

Rating:
Summary: deep and realistic novel
Review: its hard not to fall in love with bullet, the main character, even though you have realized that he is a biggot, a rebellious teenager that could care less about other people. cynthia voight has done a wonderful job in this book in her tillerman family cycle, and if you have read 'dicey's song', 'a solitary blue', 'come a stranger', 'sons from afar', or 'homecoming', this is yet another tearjerker for you.