" The title of this book is ahs double meaning, altought that is not totally clear until the end. While I think Patterson's earlier works are more intriguing and well written, The Race keeps you guessing. Corey Grace was a hot shot pilot whose arrogance causes the death of his copilot and black friend, Joe. Corey joined the military to escape his parents, but left his younger brother behind. Now Corey is a hero and running for president. The death of Joe and suicide of his younger brother plague him. His divorce affects his run for president, and when he meets an outspoken black actress, complications abound. Other candidates complicate matters, especially one ruthless camp. Yet even that character is compelling and very real. All of the characters are very rich, and the plot compelling. And the ending is a great, but unrealistic, compromise. "
— Joanne, 1/16/2014