Fast Ice

The audiobook version of “Fast Ice” is a pulse pounding trip through the world of sports in general and competitive ice skating in particular; exploring the epic struggle of ambition, competition and growth. This is a tale of big-eyed and striped and taped figures skating around the world pulling in millions and killers ready to pull the judges away and hurt the prize winners.

Plot Summary

"Fasted Ice" illustrates the very topical sport of ice skating on the competitive circuit, the stakes are high and the pressure huge. Alex is a skater with the talent and drive to be the best at it, but is far from stable and there are so many obstacles in her way that it is doubtful she will get there. There are dramatic competitions and personal struggles and the desire for all things perfect, in a plot. The narrative is built toward a climax in which Alex is forced to do battle with her arch rival as much as a skater as a person.

Characters

• Alex: Alex is a fierce determined, prodigious skater with a deep past which drives him to succeed. It also determines a character that is resilient but in search of validation.
• Mia: Mia is Alex’s wrestling opponent with equal talent, but one that skates very differently to Alex. She isn’t who she is; she defines herself by her competitiveness and her need to outdo Alex around every corner.
• Coach Thompson: Coach Thompson plays a critical part as a seasoned coach of an otherwise repute of molding champions. He also had deep wisdom about the sport which his character reflected.
• Ella: Ella is Alex’s best friend and confidant, and together they give a counterbalance to the very competitive environment. We have warmth and support by her character.

Themes

The audiobook explores several compelling themes:

• Ambition and Success: Persisting in relentless pursuit of excellence in the day-to-day struggle.
• Rivalry and Competition: The intimate and business rivalry between Alex and Mia that leads us to an unbalanced race between two individuals.
• Identity and Self-Worth: Stats how Alex had to define herself beyond her skating endeavors, bear the weight of fame and the weight of other folks’ expectations.
• Resilience and Growth: Personal development journey, the resilience of how to overcome setbacks and get stronger.

Writing Style and Pacing

The writing style the audiobook uses is lively and compelling, making the program the heat of competitive ice skating. The pacing smoothly mirrors the rhythm of the sport with quieter reflective moments in between high tension moments when competitions are occurring. That balance keeps listeners engaged, so they literally can experience the highs and lows, the passion of the narrative, along with the characters.

Conclusion

Fast Ice is an enjoyable audiobook full of drama and personal struggle pulled together by stories and their skaters. The audiobook tells a telling story with its ideal character and deep plot that will stay with you long after the last page is read. "Fast Ice" is a must listen, even if you're not a fan of the sport or just enjoy a good story told.

• Written By

  : Clive Cussler, Graham Brown

• Narrated By

  : Scott Brick

• Published By

  : Penguin Audio