Losers Take All
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015
336
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2015
YA
13-18 years
890L
In Losers Take All by David Klass, teenage Jack Logan forms an anti-athletics soccer team with his friends to push back against his sports-obsessed high school’s new policy that all seniors must join a sports team, inadvertently attracting significant attention and sparking a wider debate on the value of sports in high school culture. The book includes a violent assault on a character, which could be distressing to some readers.
Humorous
Inspirational
Playful
Heartwarming
Adventurous
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Losers Take All by David Klass offers a humorous take on high school sports culture, applauded for its wit and relatable characters. Positives include its engaging storyline and clever commentary on societal pressures. However, some find the plot predictable and the character development lacking depth. Overall, it's an entertaining read with a meaningful message.
Readers who will enjoy Losers Take All by David Klass are fans of humorous, sports-centered young adult fiction. Comparable to Carl Hiaasen’s Hoot and Chris Crutcher’s Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, this book appeals to those who appreciate witty, irreverent takes on high school dynamics and athletic pressures.
1,106 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
336
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2015
YA
13-18 years
890L
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