Kickländ: A novel

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Summary: Kickland
Review: Based on the reviews I read here, I must be reading a different book. Putting aside the absurd probability of a father and two sons making any Olympic team, the writing is amaturish, the characters are cardboard cutouts, and I hear less preaching in Church on Sundays.

Rating:
Summary: Kickland
Review: Based on the reviews I read here, I must be reading a different book. Putting aside the absurd probability of a father and two sons making any Olympic team, the writing is amaturish, the characters are cardboard cutouts, and I hear less preaching in Church on Sundays.

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Summary: A novel for skiers: a good thing to have!
Review: I think it's great that someone wrote a novel about XC ski racing. This book gives you the general idea of the scene and the culture. The good and bad guys alike are quite interesting and sympathetic, but the race at the end makes it all worthwhile. I've raced for years and it got me going just like good action always does. This novel came out well before the big Lillehammer Olympics with their heart-dropping final relay, but reading Kevin's relay and watching the '94 relay both keep you on the edge of your seat! XC skiing doesn't have that much artful culture behind it these days. I appreciate it when it shows up!

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Summary: A great tale of suspense on the snow
Review: Kickland is an entertaining and captivating story that was difficult to put down. It captures all aspects of elite-level sports competition, including grueling training regimens, petty jealousies, and race-day mind games. On top of that, the story also has some interesting legal wrangling, love interests, and local color (if you're from Michigan). It's easy to root for the good guy in this book, because the lead character, despite his shortcomings, is steadfast and honest. Overall, a very well-written book that I highly recommend.

Rating:
Summary: A great tale of suspense on the snow
Review: Kickland is an entertaining and captivating story that was difficult to put down. It captures all aspects of elite-level sports competition, including grueling training regimens, petty jealousies, and race-day mind games. On top of that, the story also has some interesting legal wrangling, love interests, and local color (if you're from Michigan). It's easy to root for the good guy in this book, because the lead character, despite his shortcomings, is steadfast and honest. Overall, a very well-written book that I highly recommend.