Reviews

There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib

Only show reviews with written explanations

eralbesu's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

4.5

This was thought provoking and moving.

I appreciated all the hometown love and all the basketball. I’ve never been to Ohio and I have no affinity for the place, but I know what it means to love and miss your hometown. Also, as a kid who played basketball and loved basketball all my life, I appreciate how the author tied aspects of the game to life.

This book made me want to write nonfiction again. It’s been a long time since I’ve had that desire. So I’m grateful for that.

melindamaureen's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

wrentheblurry's review

Go to review page

emotional inspiring reflective

4.0

This title had a bit too much basketball in it for me, a lot too much Ohio, and not enough of the author's views and opinions on intimacy, relationships, humans, and the world at large. Still, I could not stop listening, for the author's way with words is almost lyrical, nearly poetry, and to hear his narration tied it all together. Very well written, glad I finished it, and looking forward to more.