Olimpix is not only an inspiring story of great deeds done by young
men and women, in its second half it is a story of one of those
young men grown to a man. It is a novel that even those who don't
know the first thing about sport can enjoy for the rich language of
its narrative, the complexity of its multi-faceted characters, the
exotic locales of its settings, and the sweep of a story that
ranges from California in the 1970's to the postwar landscapes of
old Yugoslavia in the present day. This is a deeply satisfying read
for fans of the Olympics, and for those who simply love great
novels. The novel begins in Louisiana with the story of Zachary
Goodin and his football legend father. From here it shifts to
California where soon a swim team is born and young talent begin to
climb the rankings of age group swimming. The best of these
swimmers soon make it all the way to the Games. The experience of
competing in an Olympic Games final is described in great detail -
it is vibrantly, unforgettably rendered. The first half of the
novel ends with the disastrous consequences brought about by the
intrusion of politics into the Olympics. The second half of the
story is in present day. his job and moving to Europe. He will
encounter the next generation of athlete there, and he will be
forced to face up to his responsibilities both to them and to
himself and his loved ones. In the second half of the book the
scenery along the breathtaking Dalmatian coast of Croatia, the
characters and drama are rendered with a rare beauty and power.
This novel does not coast to the end; like an athlete in an Olympic
Games final, it is stronger in the second half and stays strong all
the way to the finish.
General
| Imprint: |
Authorhouse
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
July 2005 |
| First published: |
July 2005 |
| Authors: |
John Ferris
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
384 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4208-6579-0 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Sagas
|
| LSN: |
1-4208-6579-X |
| Barcode: |
9781420865790 |
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