Winger by Andrew Smith

Winger

Winger #1

Andrew Smith with Sam Bosma (Illustrator)

438 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional funny fast-paced

Description

A teen at boarding school grapples with life, love, and rugby in this unforgettable novel that is "alternately hilarious and painful, awkward and enlightening" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Ryan Dean West is a fourteen-year-old junior at a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,769 reviews

Moods

funny 93%
emotional 68%
sad 44%
lighthearted 41%
reflective 20%
dark 13%
tense 13%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 6%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 17%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.93

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