The Runners

by Fiachra Sheridan

Fiachra Sheridan's The Runners follows the adventures of Bobby and his best friend Jay, two lively 13-year-olds growing up in inner-city Dublin in the 1980s. Sheridan skilfully explores the intensity of adolescent friendships, and the natural hunger for new experience. The fragility of innocence is also revealed, as the two friends inadvertently become embroiled in an adult world that is beyond their control.

204 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2009

Reviews

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful book, written for teenagers, but will appeal to everyone. Set in Dublin, in the 80's and at the height of the heroin crisis, it's the story of a beautiful, tender friendship between two boys, Jay and Bobby and of the terrible devastating effect of heroin on young lives.

[Sarah M · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

Aw :(

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

I definitly liked the interesting description of Ballybough where the book takes place. Funny walking around the same streets, while reading the book.

At first I thought it was a endearing book of young kids growing up, but then the it becomes so much more. Not what i expected, but I enjoyed it nevertheless!

[Lucia Venturi]

Very sad.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing book highly recommend it (opinion of 13 year old son)

[Gar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Average story about two young guys growing up in inner city dublin.