Runaway by Peter May

Runaway

Peter May

432 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced
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For readers who crave a gripping and atmospheric tale of friendship, redemption, and the enduring power of the past, Runaway by Peter May is a must-read, weaving a complex and suspenseful narrative that spans five decades and two iconic cities.

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In 1965, five teenage friends fled Glasgow for London to pursue their dream of musical stardom. Yet before year's end three returned, and returned damaged. In 2015, a brutal murder forces those three men, now in their sixties, to journey back to L...

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Community Reviews

3.57
based on 248 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 61%

dark: 50%

reflective: 38%

mysterious: 33%

tense: 33%

emotional: 22%

challenging: 16%

sad: 16%

funny: 5%

hopeful: 5%

informative: 5%


Pace

17% of readers chose fast
76% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
71% of readers chose A mix
21% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

53% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Loveable characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
53% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

53% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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