The book’s theme is about
wrestling. You will like this book if you like wrestling or any other sport. The
books story is about two wrestlers named Ivan Korske and Bobby Zane. The story
revolves around their lives, problems and how they will face each other in the
New Jersey State Wrestling final.
Ivan Korske is what you could say
a loner. His mother had died before and he became emotionally closed inside. He
lives with his father and they lead a mostly okay life. His life revolves around
wrestling and because of this he has very few friends. His only friend is a girl
named Shelley Peterson, who he confides in.
Bobby Zane’s life also revolves
around wrestling, but he is popular at school and has many friends. He comes
from a good family but his parents are going through a crisis and end up
divorced in the end, which makes the lives of Bobby and his brother Christopher
difficult. Bobby also has a girlfriend named Carmelina, and they also have
emotional problems.
As the book progresses it takes
you through the season of both players as it culminates at the final. You
witness the highs and lows they go through. They also face struggles on and off
the wrestling mat. They have to deal with their families, pressures with
wrestling, making weight and dealing with their peers.
This book is readable and easy to
understand. The characters portrayed in the book are very believable. This book
also draws you in with suspense and action. Even if you do not like wrestling
you probably enjoy the book for its action. At the beginning I thought I was
going to hate the book but in the end the book was all right.
~ Abel Ayana, grade 9, Liberty High School
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