The Illegal by Lawrence Hill

The Illegal

Lawrence Hill

392 pages • first pub 2015 (view editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective fast-paced
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The Illegal is ideal for readers who enjoy fast-paced, socially charged narratives exploring resilience and identity amidst political turmoil and refugee struggles.

Description

Keita Ali is on the run.Desperate to flee Zantoroland, a mountainous island that produces the fastest marathoners in the world, Keita Ali signs on with notorious marathon agent Anton Hamm, who provides him with a chance to run the Boston marathon ...

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Community Reviews

3.7
based on 1,100 reviews

Moods

emotional: 63%

inspiring: 43%

hopeful: 40%

reflective: 36%

adventurous: 33%

challenging: 30%

dark: 26%

tense: 26%

sad: 16%

informative: 10%

funny: 3%

lighthearted: 3%

mysterious: 3%

Pace

30% of readers chose fast
51% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

23% of readers chose Plot
53% of readers chose A mix
23% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

77% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

74% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

10% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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