The Runner

by Richard A. Watson

Book by Watson, Richard A

147 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Richard Watson is a recognized and pre-eminent Cartesian scholar and until his retirement was a professor of philosophy at Washington University in St. Louis. He now lives in Missoula, Montana.

Reviews

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

The writing style is methodical and calming to read. I enjoyed meeting Gregory and Elizabeth and watching their lives unfold. I liked how Gregory learned from other runners and wasn't too stuck on his own plan to ask others for help, how he could admit not knowing everything. I liked how Elizabeth and Gregory grow apart but stay together, making the marriage work in their own ways.

[Chuck · Rating 1 out of 5]

Pretty bad writing. Too bad because Watson's "The Philosopher's Diet" is great (but also non-fiction.) The last third of the book covers about 30 years of the character's life in about 50 pages. It's as if the author gave up on any type of character development or plot.