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taximom's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
goodkaren's review against another edition
3.0
I think this is probably a really good book, but I just don't like baseball. So I found myself skipping over big sections of the first few chapters because all the baseball talk was tedious.
ferrisscottr's review against another edition
4.0
The writing is spectacular in this short book from John Grisham, great characters that you won't soon forget.
If you like baseball then I recommend it.
If you don't like baseball but are a Grisham fan (this is not one of his legal thrillers) then I recommend it.
If you don't like Grisham or baseball you might want to pass.
If you like baseball then I recommend it.
If you don't like baseball but are a Grisham fan (this is not one of his legal thrillers) then I recommend it.
If you don't like Grisham or baseball you might want to pass.
meesm's review against another edition
3.0
Audio: Just a fun book about baseball; I almost thought it was a true story
reading_w_dee's review against another edition
4.0
Never did I think I would get enraptured in a story surrounded by baseball. This was such a touching story about Paul Tracey's childhood growing up with a professional athlete for a father and that one moment that changed many lives forever.
Although I understand only the barebones of baseball, I was able to follow along with the storyline no problem. Grisham writes with such passion and draws such a beautiful picture that you almost feel as though you are in the bleachers watching every play!
Although I understand only the barebones of baseball, I was able to follow along with the storyline no problem. Grisham writes with such passion and draws such a beautiful picture that you almost feel as though you are in the bleachers watching every play!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
djcthomas's review against another edition
4.0
This was a quick and enjoyable read. No lawyers in this one, but I love baseball and enjoyed the interweaving of baseball facts with fiction.
klew's review against another edition
5.0
If you truly love baseball, this is a must read. It's full of love for the game, its history, players and essence. The end scene with Joe and Paul is poignant and real.
tomaind's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book, as I have most of Grisham's non-legal stories. It was an emotional family story and I loved the baseball theme.
rflavin's review against another edition
5.0
Loved the baseball aspect of this book. Very quick read!
stonecharioteer's review against another edition
5.0
I've been meaning to read this book for over a year now, ever since I wrote the summary. I'm not a sports fan, I abhor sports to be honest. I think this is a lovely book. Gave me the same feeling that Bleachers did when I read it nearly 10 years ago. Grisham should write more non-legal stuff.