The Runner (The Tillerman Series #4) | 
 enlarge | Author: Cynthia Voigt
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 51289
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4.1 x 1
ISBN: 1416903410
EAN: 9781416903413
ASIN: 1416903410
Publication Date: May 17, 2005
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A SPEEDING BULLETBullet Tillerman runs. He runs to escape the criticism of his harsh, unforgiving father. He runs to numb the pain of his mother's inability to express her love. He is the star of the school track team, but he isn't a team man and doesn't want to be. Bullet runs for himself. Bullet is unlikely choice to be asked to coach a new, African-American team member. But in coaching Tamer Shipp, Bullet learns some things about himself -- who he is, and who he can perhaps become.
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 Great book, just need to be a little patient June 6, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I read many Cynthia Voigt books years ago, but never came across The Runner. I happened on it during a book shortage while I was traveling recently. This book starts off a bit slow and heavy-handed. Initially I thought, I wonder if this is how all Cynthia Voigt's books are, but I was just too young to realize it before? But before too long I actually cared where she was planning to take the story, and by about halfway through I was hooked. Bullet is a fascinating character, as is his relationship with his mother. The social/political aspects of the story do come across as a bit much early on, but are easier to take as the story progresses. For me, this did not add much to the story, but I can see that it could be compelling, interesting, and valuable for young teens, especially those growing up in the early 21st century. I'm glad I found this book and I look forward to reading it again with my own kids in 8-10 years. It has also made me interested in going to back to read my old favorites by Ms. Voigt. I highly recommend it.
 Why we are how we are June 30, 2007
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This novel (a prequel to Homecoming) may be one of the very best revelations of why it is that so many gifted young people simply cannot see beyond their (mostly imagined) limitations and end up so badly. Although the central character, Bullet, is not very sympathetic at the beginning of the novel, painfully he changes and engages the reader. Yet, in spite of his gained insights and his talents and opportunities, they are not enough to save him.
A stunner of a book, especially for adolescents. I simply cannot imagine why this book has not been reviewed (and enthusiastically) before now; it is well written to a fault, economical in style, true and poignant. I have taught it to many young people, none of whom have failed to be moved by it. One of Voigt's absolute best. You will not regret buying and reading it, and my bet is that you will then try to turn other people on to it. Never trust anyone who says, "Trust me", but trust me on this.
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