For all the reasons that you mentioned I probably would not have picked up this book. But your review has me very curious so I will put it on hold at the library. thank you.
I loved the set up of the book and like u said I felt the energy of the boxing matches, the glimpses to their current and past lives. I think the only thing that didn’t work for me was the constant naming of the boxers but I guess like you said we wouldn’t know who the author is talking about if they weren’t named , especially with all the jumping around in their head. But maybe if only she used the first name it would be smoother? I But in general , I liked it a lot.
Ah yeah, that’s fair- it did get a bit absurd at some points when it was ‘Firstname Lastname did this. Firstname Lastname would go on to regret this’ but there was something oddly charming about it at times for me
Boxing is a sport that has a special place in Irish society. The champions we’ve had have all come come from very deprived areas of the country. They’re celebrated as having got out of poverty and risen to dizzy heights. It’s a sport that’s almost fed by social deprivation. Other sports require boats, access to swimming pools, expensive equipment, huge training facilities. You’d like to think the opportunities would be the same for male and female boxers, after they retire from competition. But are they really?
I felt like the sort of clinical way or as you say, casual way that the narration was done kept us outside the action and the lives of the characters. I also felt like the style of the narration slowed everything down juxtaposed with a very fast sport. Idk, maybe I need reading lessons. 😂
@@Shelf_Improvement aha, not at all! I’ve had the same in reverse with other books where people have spoken about it being pacey or dynamic, and I’ve just been wanting it to end 😂 I can see this one really splitting the room!
I've been on a hold list for this book at my library since June. Hopefully soon!
Ooh nice! I hope you like it!
terrific book
Yes! So glad to see love for it!
It’s giving me massive Western Lane vibes, which I enjoyed a lot.
Oh yes! I hadn’t made that connection but I can totally see that! A real sleeper hit for me too.
This is one I definitely want to read.
Ooh, I think it’s good fun!
I have it on hold at the library. I am very curious about this one.
Ooh, I hope it comes soon!
For all the reasons that you mentioned I probably would not have picked up this book. But your review has me very curious so I will put it on hold at the library. thank you.
Ooh, I hope you like it! It was such a pleasant surprise for me!
This book is fantastic. I loved it
Yay! Glad to hear it!
I loved the set up of the book and like u said I felt the energy of the boxing matches, the glimpses to their current and past lives. I think the only thing that didn’t work for me was the constant naming of the boxers but I guess like you said we wouldn’t know who the author is talking about if they weren’t named , especially with all the jumping around in their head. But maybe if only she used the first name it would be smoother? I
But in general , I liked it a lot.
Ah yeah, that’s fair- it did get a bit absurd at some points when it was ‘Firstname Lastname did this. Firstname Lastname would go on to regret this’ but there was something oddly charming about it at times for me
Great review. Just finished Headshot and still finalising my thoughts but overall I really enjoyed this one.
Yay, glad to hear it! And thank you!
Boxing is a sport that has a special place in Irish society. The champions we’ve had have all come come from very deprived areas of the country. They’re celebrated as having got out of poverty and risen to dizzy heights. It’s a sport that’s almost fed by social deprivation. Other sports require boats, access to swimming pools, expensive equipment, huge training facilities. You’d like to think the opportunities would be the same for male and female boxers, after they retire from competition. But are they really?
Yes! That’s such a good point! Kind of like you see with football and cricket in so many places!
Will be reading this one 😊
Yay! I hope you like it!
I felt like the sort of clinical way or as you say, casual way that the narration was done kept us outside the action and the lives of the characters. I also felt like the style of the narration slowed everything down juxtaposed with a very fast sport. Idk, maybe I need reading lessons. 😂
@@Shelf_Improvement aha, not at all! I’ve had the same in reverse with other books where people have spoken about it being pacey or dynamic, and I’ve just been wanting it to end 😂
I can see this one really splitting the room!
Corndog leg... Creepy descriptor
Aha, was that in the book? I hadn’t remembered that one!
@@BobTheBookerer lifeguard girl used it to describe the boy that drowned in the pool... I think there is a clever tactile creepiness to the phrase
@@Eternalplay aha, amazing! And yes! That’s so striking!