The Game - Jack London - Bookniverse

The Game by Jack London explores the clash between love and a man’s fatal obsession with the boxing ring. Joe Fleming is a talented young prize-fighter ready to retire for his fiancée, Genevieve. However, he agrees to one final high-stakes match before their wedding. Genevieve watches from the crowd in disguise, witnessing the brutal masculinity of the sport. Through Genevieve's eyes, readers experience the breathless tension of each round, feeling the high stakes of a match that will decide the young couple's future.****************************Born in San Francisco in 1876, Jack London lived a life of immense adventure and hardship. Before becoming a world-famous writer for the adventure novel The Call of the Wild, he worked as a factory labourer, a sailor, and a gold prospector. He was also a passionate boxing fan and frequently worked as a sports reporter, covering major heavyweight championship fights. His first-hand knowledge of the sport allowed him to describe the punches, the strategy, and the atmosphere of the match with absolute accuracy.