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A review by hannahmg
The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner by Alan Sillitoe
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Collection of short stories; it feltd like a collection, the stories held hands together. With some short stories hinting to others.
Beautiful descriptions, specifically the feeling of running and nature in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner. The social discussion within were fascinating and well done.
"And I with my books have not seen him since. It was like saying goodbye to a part of me, for ever"
Favourites out of the 9:
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner 5/5
Uncle Ernest 5/5
The Fishing-boat Picture 5/5
On Saturday Afternoon 5/5
The Match 4/5
The Disgrace of Jim Scarfedale 4/5
Beautiful descriptions, specifically the feeling of running and nature in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner. The social discussion within were fascinating and well done.
"And I with my books have not seen him since. It was like saying goodbye to a part of me, for ever"
Favourites out of the 9:
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner 5/5
Uncle Ernest 5/5
The Fishing-boat Picture 5/5
On Saturday Afternoon 5/5
The Match 4/5
The Disgrace of Jim Scarfedale 4/5