The Rider by Tim Krabbe Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Rider
Book Review: Magic!
Summary: 5 Stars
I really loved the book. It is for sure in my 10 best books ever list.
The book really manages to describe with precision what goes inside a rider's mind (and all the dilemas) during a race. The style is quite humurous and easy to read.
But do not forget that the book is literally rich and powerfull. There are some phrases on the book that kept me wake for a couple of nights...
But I am not sure if a non-racer entusiast will like it that much.
Book Review: Only 3 stars, and I'm being polite !
Summary: 3 Stars
I had high hopes for this book, and truly felt it deserved only 2 stars. However, since there are not many cycling "novels" on the market, I felt compelled to issue a 3 star rating.
Just like the perennial movie that wins "Picture of the Year", and you shake your head and ask, "WHY"...this is no different. Granted, the author does offer the reader an occasional, brilliant passage or two that perhaps only a seasoned cyclist can directly relate to, but those are much too few and far between.
What's between is a mix of strange writing dialogue that...quite often... not only doesn't make sense, but he tends to bounces back in time to previous stories, and it gave (this) reader a bit of difficulty in not only following the intended story at hand, but staying focused enough to finish the book.
Rather disappointed.
Book Review: Read "The Rider"
Summary: 5 Stars
If you love cycling you will enjoy "The Rider" very much.This gritty realistic story of a one day stage race made me feel a part of the peloton.Cycling is a demanding and dangerous sport.When I daydreamed of becoming a professional cyclist this book reminded me of why that probably wasn't a good idea.Book Review: Read and learn
Summary: 4 Stars
It'd help you to know something about bike race tactics before you read Krabbe's book. You think bike-racing's all about speed ? Think again. There's chess there as well, psychology, self-awareness. I admit it, at times I was perplexed by Krabbe's narrative. It's a terrific read though, leaves you limp and elated at the same time.Book Review: Riding with the Rider
Summary: 4 Stars
Good writing style. I felt as if I were the rider myself in those competitions. Good inspiration for me as a beginning road cyclist. I also own Lance Armstrong books. Strongly recommend on this one. Fun and Knowledge filled writing style.