Run Me to Earth
Run Me to Earth
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Laos • 1970s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Run Me to Earth by Paul Yoon follows three friends in war-torn Laos who navigate perilous landscapes as they work for a doctor amidst wartime chaos. As they become separated, their individual journeys unfold across continents and decades, exploring themes of survival, memory, and resilience in the face of devastation.
Melancholic
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Paul Yoon's Run Me to Earth receives praise for its lyrical prose and profound exploration of friendship amid war. Reviewers commend its evocative storytelling and historical depth. Criticisms include a perceived emotional detachment and slow narrative pace. Overall, the novel is noted for its poignant portrayal of resilience and human connection.
Who Should Read Run Me to Earth?
Readers who appreciate Run Me to Earth by Paul Yoon likely enjoy historical fiction with emotional depth, exploring human resilience amidst turmoil. Fans of Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See and Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner may find this novel equally compelling for its lyrical prose and poignant storytelling.
3,753 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Laos • 1970s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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