Review by thatswhatiloveaboutreading - Gold

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Gold by Chris Cleave

4.5

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book is gut-wrenching but so, so good! It captures the dedication and discipline of elite athletes, the trust and tension between friends who are also rivals, and the worry and wonder of everyday life. Zoe and Kate have trained together for the last 12 years, and now it all comes down to this when only one rider can compete in the Olympic Games. As Zoe battles demons from her past and Kate is weighed down by concerns of the present, each woman wants the gold more desperately than ever. Chris Cleave’s writing is so vivid and captured the layers of depth in this story so well. I think this book would be great for readers who also enjoyed Tom Lake by Ann Patchett.

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