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The Longshot: A Novel
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Abrilliant, Spare Debut Novel That Follows A Former Mixed Martial Arts Star And His Longtime Coach Over The Course Of Three Fraught Days As They Prepare For His Momentous Comeback Match.Four Years After Rivera Knocked Cal From Dominance, Cals Coach, Riley, Has Set Up A Rematchit Will Be Good For Cal, And Hes Ready For It. Hes Been Training Harder Than Ever, Trying To Shake The Lethargy Thats Plagued Him Ever Since He Lost. Knowing Hes Going To Face Rivera Again, He Gets His Focus And Energy Back. He Agrees With Riley: Hes Ready.But Rivera Has Never Lost A Fight, And In The Final Days Before The Match, Both Cal And Riley Secretly Begin To Doubt That He Can Be Beaten Now. The Stakes Are High For Themnot Only Do They Have No Idea What Else Theyll Do With Themselves Besides Mma, Theyre Also Desperate Not To Let Each Other Down.In Taut, Rhythmic Language, Katie Kitamuraa Journalist Who Has Followed Mma For Yearsrenders The Urgency, Discipline, And Mutual Affection Of Athlete And Coach With Depth And Subtlety. As An Excruciating Tension Builds Toward The Final Electrifying Scene, Their Plight Becomes Our Plight, The Looming Fight Becomes Every Challenge Each Of Us Has Ever Taken On, However Uncertain The Outcome.This Striking Debut Upholds A Tradition Of Literary Writing About Gritty Subject Matter That Includes Denis Johnson And Norman Mailer And Goes Back Through Dos Passos, Steinbeck, And Hemingway. Fans Of Literary Fiction Will Be Drawn To The Finishs Stylized, Sensitive Portrait Of Two Men Striving To Stay True To Themselves And Each Other In The Only Way They Know How.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Longshot: A Novel'? A: 'The Longshot: A Novel' is a literary fiction debut that explores themes of mixed martial arts, personal struggle, and the relationship between a fighter and his coach.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Longshot'? A: The author of 'The Longshot' is Katie Kitamura, a journalist known for her insights into mixed martial arts.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Longshot'? A: 'The Longshot: A Novel' contains 193 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Longshot' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Longshot' published? A: 'The Longshot: A Novel' was published on August 11, 2009.
- Q: What are the main themes of 'The Longshot'? A: The main themes of 'The Longshot' include redemption, the pressures of competition, and the complex bond between a coach and his athlete.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of literary fiction? A: 'The Longshot' is particularly suited for fans of literary fiction due to its stylized writing and deep character exploration.
- Q: What type of condition is the used book in? A: 'The Longshot: A Novel' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Katie Kitamura? A: Readers can expect a taut and rhythmic writing style from Katie Kitamura, which captures the urgency and discipline of the sport.
- Q: Does 'The Longshot' include any illustrations or images? A: 'The Longshot: A Novel' does not include any illustrations or images, focusing purely on the text.