Publisher's Synopsis
WARNING: This is not the actual book "Need for Speed" by Brian Kelleher. Do not buy this reading "Sidekick" if you are looking for a full copy of this great book. This sidekick to Brian Kelleher's "Need for Speed" is your go-to source for everything you need to know about this story of revenge that ends up as a tale of redemption. Based on the most prominent video game franchise of all time, the novel takes all the excitement of the game and brings it to life in all its gas-guzzling glory. If the video game inspiration was not enough, this novelization derives its story from the blockbuster 2014 film of the same name. The story in "Need for Speed" may seem thin, but this sidekick brings a whole new appreciation of the story and its characters into play, thanks to in-depth character analysis and a review of the novel's most prominent themes: loyalty and sportsmanship. The main character is Tobey Marshall; a blue-collar guy in every way, except for his side work as part of an underground street-racing cult. Tobey's main concern is just keeping the doors to his family garage open, so he partners with Dino, a former pro driver with bad intentions. Thanks to Dino, Tobey ends up in prison, blamed for a death that was not his fault. Let this sidekick to "Need for Speed" help you analyze Tobey's time behind bars, as he plots his revenge as the ultimate underdog in the biggest race of his life.
