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goodem9199's review against another edition
5.0
So, I'm convinced that Markus Zusak could write an entire novel about mashed potatoes or asphalt and it would be brilliant. I also know that there is surely no other writer on the planet that could make me give a book about two boxing brothers 5 stars and hate that I've finished it so quickly!
frost_wayne's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
mcfade28's review
3.0
Better than the previous entry in the series, this is a heartwarming story of two teenage brothers from a down on its luck family, who in this installment join some kind of underground boxing tournament to raise money.
The main character is a sweet soul, and I enjoyed the dynamic between the two brothers. This is no Book Thief but you can see the author developing as the series goes on.
The main character is a sweet soul, and I enjoyed the dynamic between the two brothers. This is no Book Thief but you can see the author developing as the series goes on.
booksnorkel's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite of the three Wolfe brothers stories, two brothers try to find themselves in a world that doesn't seem to have a place for them. Poetic and strong a book for those seeking themselves.
molly_s_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
asma_aj's review against another edition
4.0
If Zusak's first book seemed like a solid for such an aimless story, the second installment more than makes up for it. Cameron has much more substance, along with all the characters mentioned. There's something beautiful and desperate in Cameron's voice that I love, and his growth is subtle but deeply felt. I also love how he's contrasted against Rube, and his view of his brother is so pure and heartfelt. The story itself is much more solid and concrete, and not as aimless as Underdog.
That Zusak could make us sympathize with such grungy characters is a testament to his talent.
For more book reviews, check out my blog A Reading Kabocha.
That Zusak could make us sympathize with such grungy characters is a testament to his talent.
For more book reviews, check out my blog A Reading Kabocha.
henry825's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
eltigre's review against another edition
3.0
3,5*
O neco lepsi nez prvni dil. Melo to pribeh a krasne vykreslenou myslenku. Moc hezka jednohubka.
O neco lepsi nez prvni dil. Melo to pribeh a krasne vykreslenou myslenku. Moc hezka jednohubka.