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" This guy writes pretty well, and if you're a runner past or present, you will probably enjoy his two books of the story of Quenton Cassidy, a fictional elite-to-be runner attempting to achieve his dreams of being the best in the world. "

" Loved even more than Once a Runner. The miler training in Florida (2 things I know nothing about) becomes a marathoner training in Western North Carolina (2 things I hold dear). Besides my affinity to the subject matter, it's well-written and beautifully described the insanity that goes through the long distance runner's mind. "

" I loved "Once a Runner" but I found this one harder to get through. I had to force myself through some chapters that were entirely uninteresting to me. I love the main character, Quenton Cassidy, I think the author's writing is clever and often very funny, I love the running stuff, and the ending was good. But the writing seemed too self-indulgent, like the author figured his first book was so successful that he could put whatever he wanted in the second one and people would automatically love it. I do still highly recommend "Once a Runner" though. "

" 6 hours of sleep b/c I stayed up late finishing it...but it was worth it. It took longer to get going than Once A Runner, but the last half just whizzed by. This one is more about his life, and despite not being an Olympic calibre athlete, I could relate. "

" not as good as Once a Runner but a must read follow up to anyone who has read and enjoyed Parker's first tale of Quenton Cassidy. "

" The recent sequel to Once a Runner. Enjoyable but predictable. "

" Really good running book, though I liked the first one a bit better. An inspirational and fun read. "

" A great sequel to Once a Runner and a good comeback story letting people know it is never too late to follow your dreams "

" excellent sequel to once a runner... both are must reads for any runner of any level... or anybody who's wanted to be truly great at anything. so really, everybody should read it. "

" This book made me want to go out for a long run every time I read part of it. "

" Having a hard time finishing this book. The first one was very good. This one lacks something. "

" Not even close to Once a Runner but decent follow up. "

" Parker really blows it this time- his book is a literary jumble, with lots of extraneous characters and a rambling plot. The writing is pretty mediocre, almost laughable... until you get to the race description, which is awesome. You have to suffer 300 pages to get there. Not sure it's worth it. "

" The sequel to Once a Runner, the main character is now middle aged and wondering if he still has one more shot at the Olympic dream. I'm very glad I read a review that said the real running story starts half way through as I'm not sure I would have stuck with it otherwise. "

" Another running book. I read the first one. "

" As a casual runner, this story held a lot more meaning for me than the first book. The emotions were much more relatable for me personally. "

" Parker has a lovely writing style and is great at capturing great feelings. I enjoyed it very much and read it quickly -- it just wasn't quite as good as Once a Runner. "

" I think the writing might have been better than Once a Runner, but that is not saying much. Still totally over-the-top. The first half is about fishing. Despite all this, it somehow still appeals to to the runner. Doesn't capture the appeal of Once a Runner, but still a fun read. "

" If you can push through the first half, it is worth it for the second. First part is not al all about running, or much else of much connection... Couldn't out it down once he gets back into stride tho. "

" I enjoyed it, but I'm a marathoner :) I agree with the other reviews that I've read here. "

" Execellet sequal to 'Once A Runner'. Read this numerous times. "

" A worthy successor to Once a Runner. Very enjoyable from both a runner's perspective and to watch the author develop his craft. May not be engaging for the non-running reader, but I think it stands on its own rather well. "

" Another running book. I read the first one. "

" Really good running book, though I liked the first one a bit better. An inspirational and fun read. "

" Some great passages. Loved this book and I am not entirely sure why. It was soothing. "

" A great sequel to Once a Runner. A book all runners will love, and you really need to be a runner to get all the inside information. "

" not as good as Once a Runner but a must read follow up to anyone who has read and enjoyed Parker's first tale of Quenton Cassidy. "

" I think the writing might have been better than Once a Runner, but that is not saying much. Still totally over-the-top. The first half is about fishing. Despite all this, it somehow still appeals to to the runner. Doesn't capture the appeal of Once a Runner, but still a fun read. "

" The first few chapters were really disjointed and hard to get through, but it did improve. I felt like Parker was trying too hard to be deep or something and definitely needed a better editor. The race scene was the highlight by far -- he really hit his stride (heh). "

" Execellet sequal to 'Once A Runner'. Read this numerous times. "

" There were interesting sections of this book but I enjoyed Once a Runner much more. "

" Purely as fiction, this book is terrible. As a vicarious lifestyle for a runner, it's excellent. "