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scarletwoman

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2. I didn't find it depressing at all, but that may be just me.

Reply to Number9Dream (Reply #1)

Fri Mar 4, 2016, 08:54 PM

Mar 2016

Yes, parts of it were quite dark, there was tragedy and pain, but there were also wonderful touches of humor throughout, as well as redemption and hope.

I found the story completely fascinating, and I was thoroughly engaged with the characters and their lives. I think Peter May is a marvelous writer. I've read several of his books now, and I think his evocative powers are utterly amazing. Whenever I am reading his books, I always find myself totally THERE.

One of the interesting things about this particular book is that it is semi-autobiographical. Peter May himself was a Glasgow teenager who ran away to London in the 60s, so there's a an authenticity to the descriptions of time and place that shine through the whole story. I'm very glad to have taken that journey with the author.

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"Runaway" by Peter May - fabulous story! [View all] scarletwoman Mar 2016 OP

Sounds kinda depressing... is it? Number9Dream Mar 2016 #1

I didn't find it depressing at all, but that may be just me. scarletwoman Mar 2016 #2

Thanks for the review, scarletwoman! That sounds good. Enthusiast Mar 2016 #3

We have both read it now. We liked it! Mrs. Enthusiast especially. Enthusiast Apr 2016 #4