A review by craftymxlibrarian
Slugfest by Gordon Korman

funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a cute and sometimes funny sports story in the same genre as the movies Mighty Ducks and Sandlot. It was enjoyable, but did fall into the tropes of the genre in the way that it stereotyped all the characters in a way that made them feel very one-dimensional. That said, it's also a good reminder that strong friendships can be found even with people who seem very different from us if we just take the time to aside our snap judgements and get to know people.