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3.5 2
Young Adult Fiction
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The Rule of Won
(Updated: June 29, 2026)
Overall rating
4.0
Plot
4.0
Characters
N/A
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Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
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Reader reviewed by Mrs. Magoo
From www.mrsmagooreads.com
Title: The Rule of Won
Author: Stefan Petrucha
Grade: A-
Ideal Audience: Boys & Girls 10-17
Summary:
Caleb has gone through life as a slacker. After all, it's easier than
actually putting forth an effort working. He's been told if he keeps it
up, he won't be able to achieve anything, but if he doesn't want
anything, how can that hurt him? However, when his girlfriend, the
overachiever Vicky, gets on his case to join a new club, he does the
unthinkable: he agrees.
This action isn't as out of character as it may seem, though. The club focuses around a book named The Rule of Won that says that
if you wish for something, you'll get it. That's perfect for Caleb: the
concept states that he'll be able to get things without working!
The
club is led by a guy named Ethan. Their first project is to get their
school more funding. After all group members chant for it tirelessly,
the impossible happens: the school gets a grant! When a few more wishes
come true using the group's method, the club grows and grows until
almost every student is a member.
However, Caleb is growing
wary. Possessing such a large amount of power isn't right, and he's
afraid Ethan may be abusing it. But because everybody has been sucked
into believing Ethan, Caleb needs to come up with a creative way to
show that The Rule of Won doesn't really work- and fast.
My thoughts: The Rule of Won
is an extremely interesting commentary on group think. Many characters
stop thinking for themselves after a while, and lose all rationality
simply to agree with the crowd. The novel also incorporates wishful
thinking, as many characters are excited to be able to get whatever
they want.
Fortunately, this psychological analysis does NOT
make the book boring; on the contrary, Stefan Petrucha keeps the plot
exciting. Because of this, The Rule of Won can be read on many different levels.
I also found it interesting that the ideas that Ethan's group teaches are like meditation and visualization taken at new angles.
From www.mrsmagooreads.com
Title: The Rule of Won
Author: Stefan Petrucha
Grade: A-
Ideal Audience: Boys & Girls 10-17
Summary:
Caleb has gone through life as a slacker. After all, it's easier than
actually putting forth an effort working. He's been told if he keeps it
up, he won't be able to achieve anything, but if he doesn't want
anything, how can that hurt him? However, when his girlfriend, the
overachiever Vicky, gets on his case to join a new club, he does the
unthinkable: he agrees.
This action isn't as out of character as it may seem, though. The club focuses around a book named The Rule of Won that says that
if you wish for something, you'll get it. That's perfect for Caleb: the
concept states that he'll be able to get things without working!
The
club is led by a guy named Ethan. Their first project is to get their
school more funding. After all group members chant for it tirelessly,
the impossible happens: the school gets a grant! When a few more wishes
come true using the group's method, the club grows and grows until
almost every student is a member.
However, Caleb is growing
wary. Possessing such a large amount of power isn't right, and he's
afraid Ethan may be abusing it. But because everybody has been sucked
into believing Ethan, Caleb needs to come up with a creative way to
show that The Rule of Won doesn't really work- and fast.
My thoughts: The Rule of Won
is an extremely interesting commentary on group think. Many characters
stop thinking for themselves after a while, and lose all rationality
simply to agree with the crowd. The novel also incorporates wishful
thinking, as many characters are excited to be able to get whatever
they want.
Fortunately, this psychological analysis does NOT
make the book boring; on the contrary, Stefan Petrucha keeps the plot
exciting. Because of this, The Rule of Won can be read on many different levels.
I also found it interesting that the ideas that Ethan's group teaches are like meditation and visualization taken at new angles.
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