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A review by bethany6788
The Long Run by James Acker
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Two track and field athletes, Sebastian and Sandro, unexpectedly discover a deep and powerful love amidst personal struggles and family challenges, defying expectations and risking everything for their newfound connection.
I absolutely devoured this audio y’all. Devoured. I already knew I loved the story, but the audio was another level. Max Meyers as Sandro and Lee Osorio as Bash had me in my feelings. They were so good at embodying these characters that I got lost in the story. I was cracking up and crying. Wiping away tears one minute and feeling so hopeful the next.
James Acker has such an incredible YA voice. Truly, one scene I think about all the time is when Bash and Dro decide to be intimate. There is constant communication, consent, and a true appreciation for each other. “I just want to look at you.” I melt EVERY SINGLE TIME. These two boys and their fiery personalities and learning how to love each other at the same time. That first accidental kiss to the first knocking teeth kiss to the fights to the love to the date. It is pure magic in book form and obviously I had to start the Teenage Dietbags audio right after and imagine my DELIGHT when I hear Lee and Max again. I didn’t even check who was narrating and it made me so happy.
Goddamn, I love this book.
@james_um_acker - you are incredible. Max and Lee - you are too. Thank you for blessing my eyes and ears with this magical book.
I absolutely devoured this audio y’all. Devoured. I already knew I loved the story, but the audio was another level. Max Meyers as Sandro and Lee Osorio as Bash had me in my feelings. They were so good at embodying these characters that I got lost in the story. I was cracking up and crying. Wiping away tears one minute and feeling so hopeful the next.
James Acker has such an incredible YA voice. Truly, one scene I think about all the time is when Bash and Dro decide to be intimate. There is constant communication, consent, and a true appreciation for each other. “I just want to look at you.” I melt EVERY SINGLE TIME. These two boys and their fiery personalities and learning how to love each other at the same time. That first accidental kiss to the first knocking teeth kiss to the fights to the love to the date. It is pure magic in book form and obviously I had to start the Teenage Dietbags audio right after and imagine my DELIGHT when I hear Lee and Max again. I didn’t even check who was narrating and it made me so happy.
Goddamn, I love this book.
@james_um_acker - you are incredible. Max and Lee - you are too. Thank you for blessing my eyes and ears with this magical book.