Zeroboxer
360
Novel • Fiction
Mars • Future
2015
Adult
14-18 years
870L
Zeroboxer by Fonda Lee follows Carr "the Raptor" Luka, a young man from Earth with exceptional skills in zeroboxing, a zero-gravity combat sport. As Carr's talents rise, he moves to Mars, navigates culture shock, and grapples with fame and the discovery that his success isn't all natural. The story addresses issues like racism, performance-enhancing drugs, and income inequality within a futuristic sports setting. Topics include genetic modification and social inequality.
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Gritty
Inspirational
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Fonda Lee's Zeroboxer has been praised for its compelling blend of sports action and science fiction. Readers appreciate the well-crafted world-building and dynamic character development. However, some critique the predictability of plot twists and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it’s a thrilling read that adeptly explores themes of identity and ambition.
A reader who enjoys Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card and Red Rising by Pierce Brown would likely appreciate Fonda Lee's Zeroboxer due to its thrilling blend of space-age sports, ethical dilemmas, and young adult themes. Fans of action-packed, futuristic narratives and complex character development will find this book captivating.
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Mixed feelings
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Zeroboxer by Fonda Lee is a debut novel that garnered several accolades, including being named a Junior Library Guild Selection and a finalist for the Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy.
The novel combines elements of sports fiction and science fiction, featuring a futuristic sport that is played in zero gravity, which showcases Fonda Lee's unique blend of world-building and action-packed storytelling.
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Zeroboxer explores complex themes such as identity, ambition, and the ethics of genetic modification, set against the backdrop of an interplanetary society where Earth and Mars are on the brink of conflict.
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360
Novel • Fiction
Mars • Future
2015
Adult
14-18 years
870L
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