The Runner

by Don Martin

Book by Watson, Richard A

298 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Cartoonist and illustrator for MAD Magazine from 1956 through 1988. Known as "MAD's Maddest Artist."

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.