Achilles' Choice
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
The gods of Olympus offered a fateful choice to the warrior, Achilles--a short, glorious life, or a long, dull one. Achilles chose glory. This is the story of the Eleventh Olympiad in the late 21st century--a contest not only for glory but for survival--and of the woman who dared to compete for the highest stakes of all. The future of humanity.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0312850999
ISBN13:9780312850999
Release Date:January 1991
Publisher:Tor Books
Length:214 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Related Subjects
Contemporary Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction Science Fiction & FantasyCustomer Reviews
1 rating
A classic tale of future sport mania and the athletes.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Achilles' Choice delves into a future evolution of the Olympics in which life is the ticket to enter. This extreme development of sports is expressed through the people most involved--the athletes. The characters , especially Jillian Shomer, are magnificently expressed in their actions and thoughts. The reader can easily feel the heated struggle of competition and the agony over moral and life dilemmas faced by Jullian. Furthermore, these future competitors are extremely applicable to today's athletes, and connect the reader to the harsh life and choices these talented people face. A great read.
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
