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The Last Runaway

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Tracy Chevalier

The Last Runaway

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

305

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ohio • 1850s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Last Runaway centers on British Quaker Honor Bright, who, after emigrating to Ohio, navigates the challenges of her new life, including community disapproval and involvement in the Underground Railroad. She marries Jack Haymaker, aids fugitives from slavery despite dangers, and ultimately reassesses her future while giving birth and facing societal pressures. The book addresses themes including slavery, racism, and violence.

Contemplative

Inspirational

Emotional

Melancholic

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.1

45,083 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier receives high praise for its rich historical detail and compelling portrayal of a young Quaker woman’s journey in the 1850s. Critics appreciate the nuanced exploration of the Underground Railroad. However, some find the pacing slow and character development lacking depth. Overall, it's lauded for its immersive storytelling and vivid settings.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Last Runaway?

Readers who enjoy The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier are typically fans of historical fiction with strong, determined female protagonists. They appreciate the intricate details of 19th-century American life and the Quaker community. Similar preferences would include The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd and The Help by Kathryn Stockett.

4.1

45,083 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

305

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ohio • 1850s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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