Raiders Night
Raiders Night
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1966
Book Brief
256
Novel • Fiction
Suburban High School • Contemporary
1966
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
In Raiders Night by Robert Lipsyte, high school football player Matt, who is the team captain, grapples with the pressures of performance-enhancing drugs, a troubling incident at football camp, and complicated relationships with friends and teammates, all while trying to figure out where his loyalty and responsibility lie. The book depicts issues such as bullying, hazing, substance abuse, and sexual assault.
Gritty
Unnerving
Challenging
Emotional
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
438 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Robert Lipsyte's Raiders Night provides a gritty, compelling look into high school sports culture and the pressures faced by athletes. Reviews praise the realistic portrayal of characters and the intense, engaging narrative. However, some critics feel the depiction of certain themes is too dark and might not resonate with all readers. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read with significant merits.
Who Should Read Raiders Night?
A reader who would enjoy Raiders Night by Robert Lipsyte is likely a high school student or young adult interested in sports, particularly football, and issues of masculinity, team dynamics, and personal integrity. Comparable to readers of Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger and Gym Candy by Carl Deuker.
438 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
256
Novel • Fiction
Suburban High School • Contemporary
1966
YA
14-18 years
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