Fighting Ruben Wolfe Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Read this because I so enjoyed "The Book Thief" and "I Am the Messenger" and wanted to read some of Zusak's early work. He writes from what he knows and the threads of family and young experience in the two later works are apparent here--the basic human need for respect and the willingness to fight hard for it and the loyalty to those we love. "

" This goes to show that Zusak can write a book on bloody well anything, and it'll be superb. "

" I cannot believe how good Fighting Ruben Wolfe was. It is the first of Zusak's books I have read, but it certainly won't be the last. It reminds me of SE Hinton's The Outsiders, which is one of my all time favourites. This is certainly a book I will return to afew times. "

" Of Zusak's books, this one sits below The Messenger and The Book Thief both in terms of audience - teen fiction more definitively here - and also effectiveness. Still a lovely read, it lacks the substance of his latter work. "

" What is it about boxers that makes you root for them ? Here we have two teenage brothers who are recruited to box in rundown venues for very little money. Ruben Wolfe is a natural and easily wins all his fights. Younger brother Cameron isn't really much of a fighter, in fact, his boxing name is The Underdog. The story is about their home life, why they agreed to become fighters, culminating in a match against each other. I expected a little more from Zusak and up until the last few pages I would have given this a solid 3. The ending was worth a 4 so I guess I really rate it at 3.5 stars. "

" This was not nearly as good as Markus Zusak's other novels I've read, but it can take its readers to a deeper level of thinking! A quick, quick read for anyone who's interested! "

" This was like reading a cross between Fight Club and Snatch, but for 13 year old boys instead of for adults. That is to say - it was great. I love Zusak's writing style, and plan to read more and more of his books. I'm not sure why I've waited so long to start reading them. "

" I love this author and really enjoyed this book. Great story - so many great quotes. He really makes the characters come alive and delivers so much meaning and emotion in simple phrases. "

" I didn't realize this was a young adult book until I got it. It was a good quick read though with a good message. "

" Brilliant light-reading stuff, especially when you are bored and need something that packs a punch. "

" The Wolfe brothers are back. With a huge improvement from the previous book in the series. And also with an emotional and heartfelt ending that left me on a positive note. "

" I actually really liked this one. I didn't think I would, but I have to say I empathized with these characters to a remarkable degree. "

" An interesting and quick read with mostly dialogue between the two main characters. "

" I like how the brothers watch out for each other. "

" this was my first markus zusak book. And I fell in love with it. I just LOVE the way he writes, you feel like you are inside the heads of his characters. Its so gritty...real. This is a fabulous read for any audience. "

" Over so soon. Great little book. Zusak can even write a book about fighting (yawn) and make it interesting. "

" As a massive "Book Thief" fan, I was looking forward to reading one of Zusak's earlier books. I was disappointed in Fighting Rube Wolfe. Although Zusak's customary free-flowing language is spot-on again and glides you through the book, I found it as a story unoriginal and cliched. "

" This is classified as teen fiction at my library. Maybe because it's about a couple teenagers. Great story about a strong family facing poverty in a hard neighborhood. Tough, not sentimental. Very lovely. "