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A SPEEDING BULLET Bullet Tillerman runs. He runs to escape the criticism of his harsh, unforgiving father. He runs to numb the pain of his mother's inability to express her love. He is the star of the school track team, but he isn't a team man and doesn't want to be. Bullet runs for himself.... read more
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Summary
The Runner by Cynthia Voigt is a book focusing on one persons journey toward maturity as he struggles with the conflicting ideas that make up his world. The story takes place in the town of Crisfield, located on the Eastern shore of Maryland, during the school year of 1967-1968.
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Cast of Characters/Important People
- Bullet Tillerman: Bullet is a senior in high school who is determined to be in complete control of his own life. He is stubborn and prejudiced. He is a cross-country runner who wins the state championship.
- Abigail Tillerman: Mother of Bullet, who seems to be withdrawn, yet has a sense of humor. She provides Bullet with a sense of support, inspite of her husband's dominance.
- Mr. Tillerman: Father of Bullet, who is dictatorial, repressive and uncaring.
- Johnny and Liza Tillerman: Siblings of Bullet, who were driven away by their father's harshness, and never came back home.
- Tamer Shipp: A black runner who disrupts Bullet's ways of thinking. He is a good human being and trusted in many ways
- Patrice: Bullet's employer and only friend, and he is wise, gentle, and caring.
Memorable Quotes
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“"No one can make me run" and " No one can keep me from running" "It always seemed to me there wasn't anything else you could have done. Being you" "I am all packed and everyhting. I've taken everything I want.Whatever I've left behind is for you, okay?"”
First Sentence
Bullet was angry.
Table of Contents
Series
This is book 4 in the Tillerman series.
Authors & Contributors
- Cynthia Voigt (Author)
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