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rwarner's review against another edition
4.0
Things you know about Grisham's books:
* They're great yarns
* You can't put them down
* They kind of fade to the end
* You can't wait for the next one
This was a great story about baseball, professional athletes, jealousy, spite, forgiveness. Grisham can really pull you in (although Calico Joe's stats were TOO out of this world) and have you believing in the characters and the story. He's the greatest storyteller I've read.
* They're great yarns
* You can't put them down
* They kind of fade to the end
* You can't wait for the next one
This was a great story about baseball, professional athletes, jealousy, spite, forgiveness. Grisham can really pull you in (although Calico Joe's stats were TOO out of this world) and have you believing in the characters and the story. He's the greatest storyteller I've read.
dajna's review against another edition
3.0
Although I know nothing about baseball, and although I try to avoid sport-related novels (I exercise because I have to, but I'm not fond of sports), I admit I liked it. If you don't concentrate too much over statistics and pitching performances it's just a story of a bully who's dying, and finally agrees to apologize. Actually, the plot is quite simple. The pleasure comes from the style of Grisham's writing.
It's a nice short story: not a masterpiece, but pleasant.
It's a nice short story: not a masterpiece, but pleasant.
blevins's review against another edition
2.0
It's baseball season so that means I like to read a few baseball books because A/ I love baseball and B/ Hope reading anything related to baseball will bring me good luck in my intense fantasy baseball league! Unfortunately, this one by John Grisham didn't wow me as a reader, baseball lover or probably won't help my fortune. I guess I'll have to read something else for good juju for the upcoming year, ha.
madtattler's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mcsayegh's review against another edition
3.0
Great vacation read, really a must read for baseball fans
emp1234's review against another edition
4.0
I'm reiterating much of what other have said so I'll keep it short. I like Grisham's storytelling in general and I like sport stories, so this book was a natural choice. You don't need to be a fan of baseball or even understand the game to enjoy this book. The characters are well developed and the dialog is natural and believable. Overall, a good read. :-)
chartsh's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
annap5519's review against another edition
5.0
A short, sweet story. Wonderfully nuanced characters that develop throughout the course of the book. You do not have to be a sports fan to enjoy this truly endearing read.
aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
amimhof's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5