The Boys in the Boat
by Daniel James Brown

The Boys in the Boat: Genre 1 key example

Genre
Explanation and Analysis:

The Boys in the Boat is narrative nonfiction. As Brown details in the prologue, he set out to write The Boys in the Boat after hearing the story of Joe Rantz's life and Olympic victory from a dying Rantz, whom he lived near. Brown’s extensive research is evident throughout the book, as he slyly references primary sources and brings new facts about the 1936 Olympic men's eight race to light, much to the delight of the reader.