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Running with the Demon (Word & Void, #1)

Terry Brooks
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Running with the Demon (Word & Void, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997

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Terry Brooks

Running with the Demon (Word & Void, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

420

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Hopewell, Illinois • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Running with the Demon by Terry Brooks is a fantasy novel centered around a young girl with hidden powers and a mysterious figure who guides her. Set in a small town, the story explores a battle between good and evil forces, impacting both the characters and their world. It's the first book in the Word & Void series.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

31,347 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Terry Brooks' Running with the Demon highlight its compelling blend of fantasy and modern-day settings, creating an engaging narrative with rich character development. Critics praise the novel's intricate plot and vivid descriptions. However, some feel the pacing can be slow and the story occasionally predictable. Overall, it's regarded as a strong addition to Brooks' oeuvre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Running with the Demon (Word & Void, #1)?

Fans of dark fantasy and coming-of-age tales will enjoy Terry Brooks's Running with the Demon. Similar readers may appreciate Neil Gaiman's American Gods and Stephen King's The Dark Tower series for their blend of supernatural elements and intricate narratives.

4.3

31,347 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

420

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Hopewell, Illinois • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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