Book Review: Night Runner by Max Turner
Err, I thought I was on a diet. (If you read my reviews you will know what I mean!)
In Night Runner we are introduced to Daniel Zachariah Thomson. Both parents dead, no relations and has lived the past 8 years in a mental ward because of his strange allergies. The only people that seem to care for him are Nurse Ophelia and his childhood best friend Charlie who visited once a week. Doesn’t it just break your heart?
Then one fateful night, his whole world comes crashing down. From that night on he is on a whirlwind of self-discovery and survival. Several firsts happen to Zack in the few short days after his escape from Nicholls Ward. He experiences driving, swimming, being chased by the police and other things, betrayal and something that is on the verge of being in love.
This book was pretty good, though I thought it strange that Daniel seemed content living his semi-solitary life at the ward. He had no friends (besides Charlie), never been to school, was allergic to the sun therefore had to sleep during the day and was allergic to almost all foods. What kind of life is that? Then when he did escape he was on the run constantly, not sure where he was going and no one to look after him.
Honestly, my heart bled for Zack most of the book. In the end, the book is about choices, forgiveness and redemption.
random thoughts: Turner does a fantastic job naming his characters in relation to their character traits. Look up their meanings and you will know what I mean, of course after you read the book. And I really like the book cover, who could resist those penetrating eyes?
Yes, there will be a sequel and it will be available September 2010.
I give this book 3.5 STACKS
STACKGirl Stacy, whose next book will be on her diet!
I’m jealous you are reading all these great books!
Whatever, you get to live in Africa! And dont worry I will load you up next time you are here.
What’s the name of the sequel going to be?
The sequel is titled End of Days and will be avaliable September 2010.