I am such a fan of Chris Crutcher's books! This one centers on Bo who is training for a triathlon. As always in Chris' books, the characters are struggling to grow up and become men, and they are facing some pretty heavy obstacles and serious issues. This novel offers the issue of homosexuality and the issue of abuse for consideration. What I love about these books is the sense of humor, the strength of character and the sensitivity of the writing. The stories are powerful! You feel the honesty in it all, and he's not afraid to have his characters tell it like it is, with humor and courage