I just finished "Run", by Ann Patchett.

I am afraid I was mildly disappointed. Maybe it is disappointment in comparison with her novel "Bel Canto", which I thought was brilliant. Maybe my expectations were set too high?
"Run" is a potentially interesting story, with some beautiful exploration into the meaning of what truly constitutes "family", but it seemed rushed and a spot forced to me. Issues of race are touched upon, but not to the emotional depth I feel they would have impacted the essence of the relationships of the characters in her story. I would have found it more palatable had she let it unfold with the same luxurious pace as "bel canto". Any thoughts?
Any other Tribe person read this? Or any of her other's? How are her other novels?