![]() Unlike Sarah Byrnes, which was narrated solely from Eric's POV, Ironman has a dual narrative structure: it consists mostly of e-mails from Bo to Larry King, but also has sections of third-person narration, which cover scenes outside of Bo's experience and/or show him from a different point of view than his own. Ironman has two strong mentors: swim coach Lionel Serbousek and anger management coach Mr. They are also developing their adult identities, and sometimes their parents or teachers are not the best role models. The adolescent characters in Crutcher's books have a strong work ethic (especially as this applies to team and/or individual sports) and a strong moral ethic as well. Nak) an understanding mother a father who is absent or an asshole (and in this case, in cahoots with the awful English teacher) a strong female peer character (Shelly) and other mistreated/abused misfits.īoth books deal directly with (in)justice and (un)fairness Ironman focuses more on how anger is a mask for fear, and how the path to controlling your anger is understanding your fears. ![]() ![]() ![]() This book has so many similarities with Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes: a male athlete main character (Bo) who is bright but gets in trouble with various authority figures (in this case, an English teacher and his father) an asshole teacher (aforementioned) a wise and understanding coach and/or teacher (the Lion Mr. ![]()
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