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May 09, 2017
I really loved this book. It was so funny and honest. I was really impressed with the way Smith made all the characters (even the girls, which is often difficult for a male author to do) seem like real people. I laughed a lot. Which is…
Kereesa
Feb 04, 2016Kereesa rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
This book made me angry. I won't say why for spoiler reasons, but the ending felt like a giant white wash of the big twist and the big twist itself felt like it was only included to make you cry. Nice try.
Nov 09, 2015
I did not expect to like this book as much as I did! Ryan Dean (or Winger as he is nicknamed) is one of the most, if not the most, realistic portrayals of a young teenage boy I've read in fiction. He is oddly charming, infuriating,…
May 08, 2015
The author of Winger, Andrew Smith, was interviewed by students at the Tucson Festival of Books. Listen to his interview here: https://soundcloud.com/pcpl
Mar 22, 2015drewscow rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is a living and breathing fourteen year old boy. Smith's novel Winger is very different from his other books. Ryan Dean West might possibly be one of his most fleshed out and unique character, someone you can't help but root for.…
BCD2013
Jun 06, 2014
NYPL Staff Pick Ryan Dean West is playing on the rugby team, living in the dorm for troublemakers, and in love with his best friend. - Andrea Lipinski
Mar 13, 2014NBA24 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is really one of the best books I've ever read. It got me laughing to making me sadder than I've ever been.
Dec 24, 2013LibraryK8 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Ryan Dean West, Winger to his friends, is determined to take control of his junior year. In the Venn diagram of life, most people overlap, or at least most junior guys at Winger's school, it is that little crescent outside that makes us…
Aug 01, 2013stepha89 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The ending conflict could've been drawn out a little more, but for the most part, Winger balanced humor with serious subjects very well. John Green fans will enjoy this one.
Jul 02, 2013
"As the youngest guy in his 11th grade class and the skinniest player on the rugby team, Ryan Dean knows what it's like to be the underdog. His over-the-top attitude gets him in trouble with teachers and sports rivals, and his awkwardness…
noramay
Jun 07, 2013noramay rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
More easily accessible than Smith's past books, this is a fun, fast and touching read about the coming of age of Ryan Dean West as he learns emotional maturity through the start of his junior year at a boarding school. Great for readers of…
Jun 06, 2013JCLDebbieF rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I really tried to like this book, but I barely made it through it.
Jun 03, 2013lwbausch121 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
great bok
Apr 30, 2013JCLChrisK rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
All too often, the only thing everyone notices about anyone is the bit of them that doesn't fit in. --- For Ryan Dean West, it's his age that stands out. He's not only the top student in his class, he's two years ahead, a scrawny,…