Once a Runner, Cassidys Lauf by John L. Parker Jr.

Once a Runner, Cassidys Lauf

Once a Runner #1

John L. Parker Jr.

276 pages first pub 1978 (editions) user-added

fiction historical literary sports adventurous emotional slow-paced
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Once a Runner captures the essence of what it means to be a competitive runner; to devote your entire existence to a single-minded pursuit of excellence. It has become one of the most beloved sports novels ever written. Originally self-published i...

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Community Reviews

3.88
based on 1,033 reviews

Moods

inspiring: 70%

reflective: 48%

challenging: 32%

adventurous: 29%

emotional: 29%

hopeful: 29%

tense: 25%

lighthearted: 22%

funny: 19%

dark: 3%

informative: 3%

mysterious: 3%

relaxing: 3%

sad: 3%


Pace

15% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
13% of readers chose A mix
73% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

60% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

68% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

17% of readers chose Complicated
82% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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