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A review by gettinglostinagoodbook
The Bone Cage by Angie Abdou
3.0
While I enjoyed this book in many ways, there were other ways in which the book held little appeal. While I am not an athlete, my children are involved in competitive sports. One dreams of becoming an Olympian herself, and perhaps I viewed this story with that in mind.
I could feel the grit and determination emanating from both Sade and Digger. The hours of practice, the physical and emotional involvement in their training was palpable. I felt that I was viewing my child a few years down the road, and could easily see her in that role.
The lack of social and personal activities outside of training saddened me. The characters seemed lifeless and simple outside of their sport - which may very well be what Abdou intended. Well done - I think. Is this a result of poor writing by the author or a reality of the demands and pressure of competitive sports? While I would prefer this to be a flaw of the author, I feel that perhaps she captured the life of an Olympian clearly.
I could feel the grit and determination emanating from both Sade and Digger. The hours of practice, the physical and emotional involvement in their training was palpable. I felt that I was viewing my child a few years down the road, and could easily see her in that role.
The lack of social and personal activities outside of training saddened me. The characters seemed lifeless and simple outside of their sport - which may very well be what Abdou intended. Well done - I think. Is this a result of poor writing by the author or a reality of the demands and pressure of competitive sports? While I would prefer this to be a flaw of the author, I feel that perhaps she captured the life of an Olympian clearly.