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elenser's review
3.0
It has its moments but overall a weaker novel than its predecessor. Tries to do too much and weave in philosophical, romantic, and other passages, forgetting it's a running novel and dragging throughout. The Olympic trials court trial scene might be the best in the series, though.
d5lefko's review against another edition
3.0
Up its own butt, but not in a fun way like the first one. Still, decent beach read.
thesauraz's review
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Pretty good book. It resonated especially now, as I’m well past the glory running days of college but holding on to the sensation. In other parts though I found the book slow and character development haphazard. Too many characters to track, and not all their stories seemed crucial.
aricci's review
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Weaker than once a runner, still enjoyed and some bits resonated. Weird ending
mrjatga's review
3.0
I know it seems like blasphemy to only give three stars to any book about Quenton Cassidy, but only about 3/5ths of the book is any good, so it seems appropriate. The first half is slow-moving, and hardly mentions running in any way. Parker is clearly trying to show the new world of Cassidy, which would be fine, if it was interesting at all, or if we found any reason to care about this new cast of characters. Maybe someone who is as into fishing as Once A Runner fans are into running, would appreciate the multiple chapters and in-depth explanations of this passive past-time, but I don't get it.
Once Quenton moves back into the woods though, and starts hammering the miles, Carthage satisfies the expectations of the sequel. In fact, I have to admit, during the week I read these pages, I doubled my weekly mileage and have virtually committed to again attempting the marathon (If Quenton can do it... There's some flawed logic for you).
So if you can muddle your way through the first 100 pages - much in the same way Parker does - then it is well worth it.
Once Quenton moves back into the woods though, and starts hammering the miles, Carthage satisfies the expectations of the sequel. In fact, I have to admit, during the week I read these pages, I doubled my weekly mileage and have virtually committed to again attempting the marathon (If Quenton can do it... There's some flawed logic for you).
So if you can muddle your way through the first 100 pages - much in the same way Parker does - then it is well worth it.
hannah_et1982's review
3.0
I greatly enjoyed the conclusion to this trilogy and it felt a fitting conclusion for Quenton Cassidy, but this was certainly a tougher read than the others. It actually has more emotional moments than any other but the realities of life hurt more than I expected in written form. Life only moves in one direction and that is a harsh truth that we must all come to terms with in time.
clellman's review
2.0
pretty disappointing. the first half of the book was pretty bad--boring self-indulgent irrelevant ramblings about fishing and lawyers, all leading very obviously to the part where quenton starts running again. once it got to that part it was pretty good, yes, it was, but not as good as OAR. felt a bit forced. and way too many references to weight/body fat. hopefully racing the rain will be good.
runninrev's review against another edition
4.0
A great sequel to Once a Runner and a good comeback story letting people know it is never too late to follow your dreams