Why people recommend it
Running by Cara Hoffman is an atmospheric and evocative novel that captures the gritty, underground world of 1980s Athens through the experiences of young drifters. During an episode of The Book Review titled Points of No Return broadcast on 2024-07-18, Greg Cowles recommended this gripping work of fiction. Greg Cowles identified the title as Cara Hoffman's novel Running, characterizing it for listeners as a very atmospheric and steamy book set against the backdrop of underground Athens during the 1980s. The mention underscored the vivid sense of place and the immersive environment the author constructed within the narrative. By highlighting these specific atmospheric qualities, the recommendation gave the audience a strong impression of the novel's distinct setting and its focus on a marginalized subculture during a turbulent historical decade.
Who recommended it
- Greg Cowles Recommended
Greg Cowles — 1 mention
“one is Cara Hoffman's novel running which is this very atmospheric kind of steamy novel of underground Athens in the 1980s”