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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
Honestly, this book is truly a wonderful read. The relationship that Grisham is able to form between the reader and the characters is something that I didn't expect from a style such as his. He takes the simple form of writing and makes it complex. The ending shocked me -- it was so sad! -- and I was depressed at reading about Sooley dying (and so suddenly too). Good book, just a little sad that the character I really enjoyed reading about died to something so stupid.
medium-paced
Enjoyed the book but hated how the author ended it. I would have gone another direction.
(3.5 stars)
I enjoy the way Grisham writes and the pace he keeps with his books. There were some good messages in here. The story is about a kid from Africa who comes to the US to play college basketball. There were some moments that made me reflect on how good I have it and made it easy to be grateful for the cushy life I live. It's important to have those moments of gratitude to keep everything in perspective.
I enjoy the way Grisham writes and the pace he keeps with his books. There were some good messages in here. The story is about a kid from Africa who comes to the US to play college basketball. There were some moments that made me reflect on how good I have it and made it easy to be grateful for the cushy life I live. It's important to have those moments of gratitude to keep everything in perspective.
fast-paced
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I absolutely loved this book. John Grisham again tells a captivating story but this time he steps out of the court room.
This story follows Sooleyman, a boy from South Sudan who earns a spot to travel to America in a basketball showcase tournament. While there, a rebellion in Sudan breaks out, ending the 2 years of peace.
I liked both storylines in this book. The Sudanese rebellion, especially after reading They Poured Fire on Us from the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan this year, and i enjoyed the basketball story.
Grisham decided to write this story after March Madness being canceled and he changed history so his beloved Virginia basketball team was not the first 1 seed to be beaten by a 16 seed. haha
This story follows Sooleyman, a boy from South Sudan who earns a spot to travel to America in a basketball showcase tournament. While there, a rebellion in Sudan breaks out, ending the 2 years of peace.
I liked both storylines in this book. The Sudanese rebellion, especially after reading They Poured Fire on Us from the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan this year, and i enjoyed the basketball story.
Grisham decided to write this story after March Madness being canceled and he changed history so his beloved Virginia basketball team was not the first 1 seed to be beaten by a 16 seed. haha
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated