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Running Loose

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1983

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Chris Crutcher

Running Loose

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1983
Book Details
Pages

216

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Idaho • 1980s

Topic
Publication Year

1983

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

870L

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Super Short Summary

Running Loose by Chris Crutcher follows high school senior Louie Banks navigating adolescence in a small town, his life changing dramatically after he witnesses and protests a racist incident during a football game, resulting in his expulsion from the team. This sets off a series of events that force him to confront personal and community issues, ultimately leading to significant personal growth and self-discovery.

Contemplative

Emotional

Challenging

Inspirational

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,765 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Running Loose by Chris Crutcher receives praise for its authentic portrayal of high school life and the emotional journey of its protagonist. Reviewers appreciate the novel's realistic dialogue and engaging characters. However, some criticize the pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it's noted for its ability to handle serious themes with sensitivity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Running Loose?

A reader who would enjoy Running Loose by Chris Crutcher is likely a young adult interested in coming-of-age stories with themes of sports, ethical dilemmas, and personal growth. Fans of novels like The Contender by Robert Lipsyte or Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson would find this book engaging for its realistic characters and moral challenges.

4.1

1,765 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

216

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Idaho • 1980s

Topic
Publication Year

1983

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

870L

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