The Harder They Fall by Budd Schulberg

The Harder They Fall

Budd Schulberg

357 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction sports dark reflective tense fast-paced

Description

Budd Schulberg's celebrated novel of the prize ring has lost none of its power since its first publication almost fifty years ago. Crowded with unforgettable characters, it is a relentless expose of the fight racket. A modern Samson in the form of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.28

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