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Run for Your Life

Silvana Gandolfi
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Run for Your Life

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2001

Book Brief

Silvana Gandolfi

Run for Your Life

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Italy • Contemporary

Publication Year

2001

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-17 years

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Super Short Summary

Run for Your Life by Silvana Gandolfi is a young adult thriller about two boys in Italy, Santino and Lucio, whose paths intersect in Palermo. Santino's family is destroyed by the Sicilian mafia, forcing him to question his values. Meanwhile, in Livorno, Lucio cares for his sister and ill mother, who mysteriously disappears, prompting him to travel to Palermo. Their intertwined journey tests their morals against the backdrop of organized crime. The book contains depictions of violence and organized crime.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Emotional

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Run for Your Life by Silvana Gandolfi showcases compelling characters and a gripping narrative that resonate well with readers. Praised for its emotional depth and intricate storytelling, it effectively captures the essence of adventure and personal growth. Some critiques note pacing issues, but overall, the novel delivers a powerful and engaging read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Run for Your Life?

Readers who enjoy Run for Your Life by Silvana Gandolfi typically appreciate gripping, real-life inspired stories with a mix of adventure and emotional depth. Fans of The Hunger Games and Thirteen Reasons Why will find its compelling narrative and intense themes captivating. This book is ideal for young adults and anyone drawn to survival stories.

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Italy • Contemporary

Publication Year

2001

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-17 years

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