Bethr1986 (305 KP) rated His Lordship's Secret (His Lordship’s Mysteries #1) in Books
Mar 28, 2022
This is a lovely written story the way the friendship blooms after the time they've had apart is fantastic. Some fights occur and I found myself wincing, to be honest, it's that well written. The sex scenes aren't coarsely written they are graphic but beautiful in a way the connection they have is amazing.
It really was a shock who was attempting to murder Alfie and why!
Definitely suggest you read it
Three Strikes – You're Dead!
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This original collection of sports-themed mystery stories features felonies and foul play across a...
Bouts of Mania: Ali, Frazier and Foreman and an America on the Ropes
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' Bouts of Mania is gripping and intelligent, perhaps the best book about boxing since David...
Sophie Wink (11 KP) rated Granite Grit (Fighting's in the Blood #1) in Books
Jun 26, 2019
Your not kidding! A very true statement in more ways than one throughout the novel, for the main character Joe and the reader's themselves. What a fantastic debut novel.
The storyline is brilliant, easy to follow and written in quite a unique style jumping from past to present in the space of a couple lines with ease. It is truly fascinating, coming from someone who is clueless when it comes to boxing of any kind I managed to understand everything, it all made sense. I loved the twists and turns the story itself took, unwinding the spiral of destruction the main character created for himself, it's powerful yet sad and overall really moving creating the important hook.
The themes of the story are simple and conveyed with the utmost professionalism, the love between man and women, between parents and children, between man and the art of boxing. The relationships between the characters throughout the novel are wonderfully portrayed whether they come to a complete halt or blossom in times of tragedy. I think the theme of abuse is conveyed beautifully considering the sensitive, powerful and hard-hitting nature of the theme as a whole tying in well with a further theme of family which seems to be one of Joe's fatal flaws. Which leads me on to the character Joe whom I love, hate and support, the character development of Joe is remarkably controlled and really well done. At first, I really loved and sympathised with the man trying to keep his family afloat, then his downwards spiral left me hating him yet supporting him, wanting him to do well and wanting him to win the fight with not only himself but his opponents.
Personally, the fight scenes were my favourite due to the descriptive manner of which they were told, I felt like I was in the crowd onlooking the entire scene feeling the tension and fear in the atmosphere. Although it may not seem like it due to the boxing element the novel is very relatable considering family loyalty, the struggle for money and even the determination Joe has to prove himself. I even found myself laughing out loud at some of the comments Joe made.
Overall, this is truly an amazing book and I couldn't recommend it more.
Joshua
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Over the last 8 years Anthony Joshua has pounded his way to the top of the boxing world. In April...
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That Night
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An emotional sophomore YA novel from acclaimed author Amy Giles, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen...
young adult social themes fiction
Kitty in the Box 2 - A box diving adventure!
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Join Sushi in this Kitty in the Box sequel as they dive into the world of Boxing -- no, not the one...
Scream: The Tyson Tapes
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Michael Gerard Tyson grew up in almost indescribable poverty in the ghettos of Brooklyn....