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stanleys1's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
fistpuncher's review
4.0
I've never been a huge fan of Grisham's non-thriller books, but this one actually has a nice story. The characters stayed true to themselves, and Grisham does a nice job blending reality with fiction. It's been a while since I read baseball fiction that I really enjoyed. This is a good one.
shirleytupperfreeman's review
3.0
This is a fun, light read which baseball fans will appreciate. Especially Chicago Cub's fans. Calico Joe is a fictional character dropped into the real 1973 Cub's team. Fun to see references to Ron Santo etc. A tragedy happens and eventually so does forgiveness. A nice summer read.
kaly711's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mschrock8's review
4.0
Don't usually read this author. I enjoyed this short baseball story. Perfect for spring!
tfrankman62's review
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Readers unfamiliar with major-league baseball in the 1970s might find this book tedious. For those who grew up in that time, it is a comfortable return to that era.