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A review by beastreader
Hockey Karma by Howard Shapiro
3.0
I am a hockey fan. Yet, this is the first time I have heard about these books. I have read many hockey books but not a graphic novel one. The graphics in this book were great. They really did help to make the story come alive. They were done nicely without being overworked with too many details.
What I enjoyed the most about this book is that this was not just a book about a hockey player but that there were actual scenes featuring hockey players playing the game. In addition, the commentators were accurate in regards to reporting on the game. Another, aspect of this book that I appreciated was the fact that the hockey coach, Emma Schell, was a female. I know how male dominated this sport is, yet more female are breaking the barriers down and showing that women can be great coaches as well. Having not reading the prior novels I had not established that relationship with Jake and Tom so I was not as invested in their lives as I would have been if I had that established relationship. However, the lesson of this book showcasing the struggles that Jake had to overcome from bring the star player to a third lineman was good.
What I enjoyed the most about this book is that this was not just a book about a hockey player but that there were actual scenes featuring hockey players playing the game. In addition, the commentators were accurate in regards to reporting on the game. Another, aspect of this book that I appreciated was the fact that the hockey coach, Emma Schell, was a female. I know how male dominated this sport is, yet more female are breaking the barriers down and showing that women can be great coaches as well. Having not reading the prior novels I had not established that relationship with Jake and Tom so I was not as invested in their lives as I would have been if I had that established relationship. However, the lesson of this book showcasing the struggles that Jake had to overcome from bring the star player to a third lineman was good.