BOOK REVIEW: Run
Book written by author Ann Patchett
Having read and enjoyed Ms. Patchett's book, "Belle Canto" a couple of years ago, I was anxious to read this, her second novel. Belle Canto, I thought, was a masterpiece of beautifully drawn characters and unusual and interesting relationships, fraught with angst and all the conflicting emotions of people in a dangerous and potentially lethal situation. Run equals and, in my opinion, even surpasses that previous novel.

A fascinating study of two families, one white, educated, and privileged and the other African-American, poor, and disadvantaged, find themselves inextricably connected through a freak accident that changes all of their lives forever. In a touching and deeply introspective narrative about acceptance and denial, right and wrong, justice and injustice, this author paints for her readers a brilliant portrait that will not soon leave their memory.

The author has an interesting and unusual – and often confusing – writing style, at times causing the reader to wonder, "wait a minute – is the character speaking in the present, or is this another switch back into his childhood?" That said, and without disclosing the details of the plot, this reader asks that you discover for yourself Ms. Patchett's skill and vision. And, if you enjoy this one, why not go back and read Belle Canto, too?
Review by Litera Scripta

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