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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
Hat mich ein bisschen an das Fußballbuch von Tonio Schachinger erinnert, weil es Literatur ist, die auf eine kompetent wirkende* Art von einer Sportart handelt, hier Boxen. Es wäre so schön, wenn Literatur öfter von literaturfernen Themen handeln würde.
* jedenfalls auf mich, aber ich verstehe nichts von Fußball und nichts von Boxen, also wer weiß
* jedenfalls auf mich, aber ich verstehe nichts von Fußball und nichts von Boxen, also wer weiß
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I struggled a bit to get into this but ultimately found it really rewarding. Bullwinkel deeply explores the embodied experience of being a teenage female athlete, which is not something I often find opportunities to read about. "This body, thinks Iggy, what a weird thing to live in" felt like one of the thesis statements of the book - a relatable sentiment no matter who you are.
challenging
reflective
tense
fast-paced
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not at all what I was expecting but very interesting. Despite the entire plot existing within a two day boxing tournament, the book treats the sport and the tournament as an afterthought, instead getting into the minds of the people who would be child boxers and what their lives will actually be about. While each girl is a boxer, they’re truly all just children, and it’s interesting to see how the world works through their eyes. I don’t love the writing style but it’s punchy and repetitive in a way that both fits the young characters and the setting of a boxing tournament.
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ermagoddess this book was so perfectly what I needed to read to fall back into devouring a book. Fast paced, well drawn out and frankly fascinating characters, the narrative felt fresh, I loved it. The 2024 accolades were well, well deserved.
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Really adventurous in style, form, and tone, and didn’t overstay its welcome. While I don’t think I grew overly attached to these characters, they were definitely objectively interesting. Impeccably written—packs a punch.🥊