Title: Great look into mind of a runner - so-so plot outside this
Product review: The book has an interesting history as something of a cult classic among runners beginning in the 1970s, a time when running was much more a fringe activity than now. The stength of the book is the insight it gives you into the mind of a competive athlete in terms of focus, desire to win, and sheer determination. Even a weekend runner like myself who gets out for a few races can enjoy this. The weakness of the book is just about everything else -- the rest of the plot and characterizations are pretty weak and can be skimmed over.Read this to learn about the spirit and focus of competition (5 stars) and then skim the rest (about 3 stars at best minus 1 for the typos in the text). I would recommend this book if you have any interest in running- it is short and a quick read.
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