You can really tell that Parker himself was once a runner because of the way that he is able to so accurately describe the meets, practices, and just in general what being a runner is all about. Coincidentally enough, the novel is loosely based on Parker's collegiate experience as a runner at the University of Florida. At first glance Parker’s novel tells the story of Cassidy, but it’s really about anyone who has ever laced up a pair of spikes and dedicated themselves to the single-minded pursuit of a
You can really tell that Parker himself was once a runner because of the way that he is able to so accurately describe the meets, practices, and just in general what being a runner is all about. Coincidentally enough, the novel is loosely based on Parker's collegiate experience as a runner at the University of Florida. At first glance Parker’s novel tells the story of Cassidy, but it’s really about anyone who has ever laced up a pair of spikes and dedicated themselves to the single-minded pursuit of a