Just found this story and I think it's really good so far! I love anything that diverts from the usual plot lines. I'm curious to learn more about Caroline. I agree with ThingCalledLove that I think she lost a fiance or husband due to swimming. Curious to see what you have in mind!
Wow, great start! The writing is nice and tight. I enjoy the descriptions and the dialog. It adds to the world building, making the story all that much easier to picture. You really do have a beautiful writing style.
The plot is unique, and I'm really intrigued by both characters. I particularly like the way you write Crosby, and how he is dealing with his injury.
I have a feeling that Caroline has lost her fiance, but to what I don't know. I'm still not sure how it relates to her swimming career. I can't wait to find out more.
I'm not a huge hockey fan nor do I like the Penguins (Blackhawks yo) but this was well written. At some points I noticed that it was a bit too descriptive and that it droned on in a way. All I can say to fixing that is maybe try to be briefer with your descriptions of things. Then again, I did only read the first chapter so that might not apply to the other chapters.
I think she had an affair with a happily married Michael Phelps, then she got pregnant, then had an abortion, then tried to kill herself in the water, and pooped. Nah, i'm just kidding. I really think it was an injury. Anyway, can't wait for the next chapter. :)
This was pretty good. I don’t really know who it’s about, but when it comes down to it, it was very well written and stuff. There weren’t many mistakes I picked up on, though because I’m pretty tired so there just may be some. Well, yeah, as I said I don’t know what’s going on, but you’re an alright writer.
found it interesting that she took a baseball bat to the bleachers - and had to apologize on national TV for something she did. I guess her swimming career did not end the way she had envisioned.
So she is harbouring some deep routed anger - hmmmm same as a concussed Captain we all know.
Maybe sparks will fly! If not, maybe another baseball bat!