The Crazy Horse Electric Game
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1987
304
Novel • Fiction
California • 1980s
1987
YA
14-18 years
810L
The Crazy Horse Electric Game by Chris Crutcher follows Willie Weaver, a star pitcher from Coho, Montana, who is left physically disabled after a water skiing accident. Depressed and struggling with changing relationships, he runs away to San Francisco, where he faces gang violence and finds refuge with a bus driver named Lacey. At One More Last Chance High School, Willie slowly heals through sports and gains new friends and mentors, ultimately returning home to Coho two years later, only to find his life there drastically altered.
Challenging
Emotional
Inspirational
Bittersweet
Contemplative
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Chris Crutcher's The Crazy Horse Electric Game receives mixed reviews. Readers appreciate its gripping and realistic portrayal of a teenager's struggle with physical and emotional adversity. While commendable for its compelling narrative and depth, some critics find the plot pacing uneven. The novel's mature themes resonate effectively with its intended young adult audience.
Readers who enjoy The Crazy Horse Electric Game by Chris Crutcher are typically teens and young adults who appreciate gripping, character-driven stories involving sports, personal struggle, and resilience. Fans of John Green's The Fault in Our Stars or S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders would find this book compelling.
1,151 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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304
Novel • Fiction
California • 1980s
1987
YA
14-18 years
810L
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