Winger

By: Andrew Smith

Narrated by: Mark Boyett

A teen at boarding school grapples with life, love, and rugby in a heartbreakingly funny novel.

Ryan Dean West is a 14-year-old junior at a boarding school for rich kids. He’s living in Opportunity Hall, the dorm for troublemakers, and rooming with the biggest bully on the rugby team. And he’s madly in love with his best friend Annie, who thinks of him as a little boy.

With the help of his sense of humor, rugby buddies, and his penchant for doodling comics, Ryan Dean manages to survive life’s complications and even find some happiness along the way. But when the unthinkable happens, he has to figure out how to hold on to what’s important, even when it feels like everything has fallen apart.

Filled with hand-drawn infographics and illustrations and told in a pitch-perfect voice, this realistic depiction of a teen’s experience strikes an exceptional balance of hilarious and heartbreaking.

©2013 Andrew Smith (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Changed things.

Don’t let the review fool you. I adore this piece of literature. However, I am currently a college student studying English and there are a few developmental issues I cannot over look. I will not extrapolate on that right now, but I will tell you the first time I read this piece was in early high school and I was about the same age as the main character. It left an imprint that allowed me to further explore and appreciate things that I have. As well as push my adoration for writing and other relevant workings of the subject. It changed me and I never forgot about this piece, and I don’t know if it will do the same to you, but it isn’t a book you should not read.

must read

This book just about ripped my heart to shreads. Every second was engaging and memorable. Definitely for older teens but still fantastic.

Loved it!

Listened to this with my 13 year old son (I'm a mom:) on a LONG drive. This book made the time fly!!! At one point I had to turn it off for a sec so I could catch my breath to stop laughing😂😂😂. His book does cover ALL the emotions of a teenage boy...and people in general. I would recommend it to all. Although teenage girls may be totally grossed out by the reality of the boys they think are so wonderful.

Got bored

Got bored with two hours left to go. Never finished. Started cute though. Others might like.

Amazing Book

This book and it’s sequel let me be more relaxed during the summer! I love this book