Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
I did NOT finish this. I think too many people were raving about it. It started off good then fizzled out at Page 85. I tried! Just not holding my attention.
Entertaining enough about a boy from South Sudan who makes it to the NFL draft. Some really heart wrenching moments, not anything crazy life changing but for sure a good read. Read it on my Madrid trip in a bunch of beautiful parks which didn’t hurt.
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Interesting subject but disappointing resolution too similar to a real life event. Some of the basketball strategy discussion was also flawed.
At first, I liked the story. Although I have to admit to getting a little lost in the stats and play by play. It reminded me a bit of Rudy or Hoosiers. But I am so disappointed in how this story ended. What a depressing let down. If this is truly the world of NBA recruits, then there needs to be some serious reform. An 18-19 year old doesn’t even have a fully developed brain and should not be given that amount of money.
The audio narrator was excellent.
The audio narrator was excellent.
I'm a huge fan of Grisham's legal thrillers, not really a big sports fan but I am a fan of sports stories. I came across this book while browsing for audiobooks from my library. I wasn't initially interested in reading it because I was in a thriller mood, not a sports story mood, but saw all the great reviews here and was intrigued.
I'm both glad and sad that I read it. I'm glad because it's a really great story. I love the characters, and it was such a privilege to go on this journey with Sooley and see him grow (both literally and figuratively). He's one of the most compelling characters I've ever read about. There were so many ups and downs, and not just ordinary ups and downs, but extreme ones! He went through both the worst things and the best things that could happen to anyone. And through it all, he was still just an ordinary person who happened to have extraordinary skills and determination. I really felt for him and all the people who loved him.
A lot of the book is really sad too, but they are part of what makes this book great. They are really sticking to me and my heart is still breaking. A tiny part of me wishes that I didn't pick up this book because I didn't need this heartbreak, but a bigger part of me is glad I did.
I'm both glad and sad that I read it. I'm glad because it's a really great story. I love the characters, and it was such a privilege to go on this journey with Sooley and see him grow (both literally and figuratively). He's one of the most compelling characters I've ever read about. There were so many ups and downs, and not just ordinary ups and downs, but extreme ones! He went through both the worst things and the best things that could happen to anyone. And through it all, he was still just an ordinary person who happened to have extraordinary skills and determination. I really felt for him and all the people who loved him.
A lot of the book is really sad too, but they are part of what makes this book great. They are really sticking to me and my heart is still breaking. A tiny part of me wishes that I didn't pick up this book because I didn't need this heartbreak, but a bigger part of me is glad I did.
A MUST READ for any basketball fan. Gripping story with an important lesson intertwined.
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No