51 pages • 1 hour read
Robert SharenowThe Berlin Boxing Club
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Berlin Boxing Club by Robert Sharenow captures readers with its compelling historical setting and complex characters. Reviewers praise its vivid portrayal of 1930s Berlin and nuanced exploration of identity and resilience. Some criticism addresses occasional pacing issues and predictable plot elements, but overall, its emotional depth and cultural context are lauded.
Who Should Read The Berlin Boxing Club?
Readers who relish historical fiction with a coming-of-age twist will be captivated by The Berlin Boxing Club by Robert Sharenow. Fans of Markus Zusak's The Book Thief and John Boyne's The Boy in the Striped Pajamas will appreciate this story, set in Nazi Germany, portraying personal resilience and growth amidst political turmoil.
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Reading Age
12-17yearsLexile Level
880L