Caged Warrior
Caged Warrior
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010
Book Brief
240
Novel • Fiction
Detroit, Michigan • Contemporary
2010
YA
12-18 years
850L
Super Short Summary
In Caged Warrior by Alan Sitomer, McCutcheon "M.D." Daniels, a fifteen-year-old living in Detroit, is a mixed martial arts champion in illegal cage fighting, supporting his family with the winnings. Pressured by a crime syndicate and his father, M.D. considers a better future after a teacher's guidance, grappling with choices that affect his loved ones and his dreams. The book involves depictions of violence and organized crime.
Gritty
Dark
Emotional
Challenging
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
708 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Alan Sitomer's Caged Warrior is lauded for its gritty portrayal of the struggles faced by the protagonist in the world of illegal cage fighting. The narrative offers compelling insights into resilience and perseverance. However, some critics note that the pacing can be uneven and the secondary characters lack depth. Overall, it is a powerful, if occasionally flawed, read that resonates with its raw intensity.
Who Should Read Caged Warrior?
Fans of gritty, action-packed young adult novels with complex characters and themes of resilience and redemption will enjoy Alan Sitomer's Caged Warrior. Similar in style to The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, this book appeals to readers who appreciate stories of inner-city struggles and personal triumphs.
708 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
240
Novel • Fiction
Detroit, Michigan • Contemporary
2010
YA
12-18 years
850L
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