Why read on Fable?
Publisher Description
Cal and his trainer, Riley, are on their way to Mexico for a make-or-break rematch with legendary fighter Rivera. Four years ago, Cal became the only mixed martial arts fighter to take Rivera the distance -- but the fight nearly ended him. Only Riley, who has been at his side for the last ten years, knows how much that fight changed things for Cal. And only Riley really knows what's now at stake, for both of them.
Katie Kitamura's brilliant and stirring debut novel follows Cal and Riley through the three fraught days leading up to this momentous match, as each privately begins to doubt that Cal can win. As the tension builds toward the final electrifying scene, the looming fight becomes every challenge each of us has ever taken on, no matter how uncertain the outcome.
In hypnotic, pared-down prose, The Longshot offers a striking portrait of two men striving to stay true to themselves and each other in the only way they know how.
Katie Kitamura's brilliant and stirring debut novel follows Cal and Riley through the three fraught days leading up to this momentous match, as each privately begins to doubt that Cal can win. As the tension builds toward the final electrifying scene, the looming fight becomes every challenge each of us has ever taken on, no matter how uncertain the outcome.
In hypnotic, pared-down prose, The Longshot offers a striking portrait of two men striving to stay true to themselves and each other in the only way they know how.
4 Reviews
3.5
Kartikay Dutta
Created 1 day agoShare
Report
Anya Moore
Created 8 months agoShare
Report
Lbo.oks
Created almost 4 years agoShare
Report
Nathalie
Created over 12 years agoShare
Report
“As a reading teacher, I'm constantly on the lookout for books my students will enjoy.
I saw this on the bargain shelf at my local bookstore, and I was drawn to it because of the cover.
I teach disadvantaged high school students who are struggling readers, so I knew that the cover would grab their attention as well.
Still, it's about substance, and this book has just that.
The subject matter, ultimate fighting, is relevant to today's mainstream culture. The story is one that keeps you holding your breath as you wait to see how things play out. While you wait and read, you get a glimpse into the feelings and thought processes that occur in the minds of trainers and fighters.
The end of the book wasn't quite as I'd hoped, but that lends itself to my perspective on life. Still, I found myself able to smile a bit, understanding why the writer chose that ending.
I think my students will enjoy this book, although I am curious how they'll feel when they reach the end.”
Start a Book Club
Start a public or private book club with this book on the Fable app today!FAQ
Do I have to buy the ebook to participate in a book club?
Why can’t I buy the ebook on the app?
How is Fable’s reader different from Kindle?
Do you sell physical books too?
Are book clubs free to join on Fable?
How do I start a book club with this book on Fable?
Save to a list
0
/30
0
/100
Private List