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Krush: The Greatest Rugby Story Never Told
A rugby player and his friend are abducted by barbaric tusked warriors. He must accept enslavement or risk his life competing in a brutal tournament to free himself, his friend, and some unexpected allies. The options are few, but when a shocking discovery is made his fear turns to hate, and anger.
With the 2015 Rugby World Cup displaying all the madness and brilliance of the sport, Krush is the perfect story for any aspiring rugby player!
With the 2015 Rugby World Cup displaying all the madness and brilliance of the sport, Krush is the perfect story for any aspiring rugby player!
467 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 7, 2015
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January 20, 2015
Krush follows two boys Ollie and Al as they are dragged into another world by terrifying beasts who want one of them to fight in their barbaric tournament. They need to find out what is going on fast if they want to save themselves and the other humans they meet there. Maybe rugby skills hold the key?
This is a fantastic debut novel from Lomas. I found myself quickly invested in and rooting for the main characters Ollie and Al.
The descriptions of the Korum world are detailed without being excessive and you can easily paint a vivid picture in your head. Whilst reading (every lunch break and evening for 3 straight days) the Korum world really did exist for me.
Lomas avoids the trap of writing simplistic baddies. The Korum although definitely the villains of the piece have an intriguing back story that goes beyond the simple “They are just evil” excuse that many authors fall back on. Hopefully we will get to find out even more about them as the series continues.
I’m not personally a fan of rugby but the action sequences are well written and easy to follow even for a layman. I may even consider watching the odd game now!
The book is intended for younger readers although there is plenty of detail and character development to keep adults gripped. There are some violent scenes that might make in unsuitable for very young readers.
The pace is well thought out, as you are drip fed information, which leaves you questioning and guessing until the end. This book is its own contained story but the way things are left at the end makes me excited to read the second book in the series.
Overall an excellent book
This is a fantastic debut novel from Lomas. I found myself quickly invested in and rooting for the main characters Ollie and Al.
The descriptions of the Korum world are detailed without being excessive and you can easily paint a vivid picture in your head. Whilst reading (every lunch break and evening for 3 straight days) the Korum world really did exist for me.
Lomas avoids the trap of writing simplistic baddies. The Korum although definitely the villains of the piece have an intriguing back story that goes beyond the simple “They are just evil” excuse that many authors fall back on. Hopefully we will get to find out even more about them as the series continues.
I’m not personally a fan of rugby but the action sequences are well written and easy to follow even for a layman. I may even consider watching the odd game now!
The book is intended for younger readers although there is plenty of detail and character development to keep adults gripped. There are some violent scenes that might make in unsuitable for very young readers.
The pace is well thought out, as you are drip fed information, which leaves you questioning and guessing until the end. This book is its own contained story but the way things are left at the end makes me excited to read the second book in the series.
Overall an excellent book
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