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The Boys in the Boat: An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin by Daniel James Brown

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esterohman's review against another edition

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2.75

Obviously I wanted to like this book. It had been recommended many times. It’s also Seattle history. But I just couldn’t get into it. I finished it because I felt I had to. I think the author described the weather for too long and too often. 
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cj13's review against another edition

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4.75

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orangeowl55's review against another edition

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5.0

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amyka's review against another edition

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4.25

I love a good inspirational athletic story, and this one did not disappoint. I appreciate that the author did his research, and I appreciated the way he wove the events in Germany into the story of the Washington Husky's rowing team. Where I struggled slightly was with Joe Rantz's wish for the book to be about the "boys in the boat" vs. centering on him - I do think the story was more about Joe than the other boys or the boat itself. But it's not for me to say if Joe would have liked the final printed piece. I learned a lot about the US during the depression era. I watched the movie before reading the book and the book goes into a lot more detail about Nazi plans for the war. Be prepared for that side of the book as well. 
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kaymikulec's review against another edition

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4.5

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brie9410's review against another edition

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5.0

Ed Hermann was a perfect choice for this book. He pronounced all the German names and places better than I ever would have. He added a depth to the book that I wouldn't have gotten had I read it. As a native to the Pacific Northwest, though, he cannot pronounce Washington towns and rivers (Chehalis, Puyallup, Sequim, Columbia, Chinook, etc.) at all
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sparklefarm's review against another edition

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3.75

I enjoyed this way more than I expected to! I rarely read nonfiction these days, and even more rarely read sports nonfiction. The historical background for the story set the scene well, and I appreciated the way Joe's story was told. And most surprising to me, I was absolutely caught up in the Sports of it all. The entire premise is that this crew team goes to the Olympics, and yet at the Olympic trials I could not put the book down; I was so engaged. I recommend!
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nataliealane's review against another edition

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5.0

Read this for book club, and sports/sports nonfiction is definitely not my normal wheelhouse…but this was so good! 
An engaging, emotional, and inspiring account of resilience and brotherhood

Daniel James Brown masterfully wrote the racing scenes, making them easy to imagine and thrilling the reader almost as much as watching the actual race might. 
Told largely from the experience of Joe Rantz, the story is very personable and not the kind of nonfiction that keeps it reader at a distance. Although I wish I learned more about the other “boys in the boat,” I quickly grew up to admire and root for him. Brown continually ties the story back to Joe’s character growth and how bring in crew makes him into the man he is later. Brown’s books are also unique because each chapter begins with a quote from a character—-in this case, George Yeoman Pocock, who made the boats and advised the team—-which gives the reader additional insight into an oarsman’s mind. If you like stories of survival or overcoming obstacles, underdogs, or coming of age, I think you will like The Boys in the Boat even if you aren’t a sports fan!
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4.25

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