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208 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385536073
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Publication date: 10 April 2012
Description
A surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness and redemption, set in the world of Major League Baseball... Whatever happened to Calico Joe? It began quietly enough with a pulled hamstring. The first baseman for the Cubs AAA affi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,229 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
inspiring 41%
hopeful 32%
sad 29%
adventurous 8%
dark 8%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 26% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Cancer, Grief, AlcoholMinor
Cursing
208 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385536073
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Publication date: 10 April 2012
Description
A surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness and redemption, set in the world of Major League Baseball... Whatever happened to Calico Joe? It began quietly enough with a pulled hamstring. The first baseman for the Cubs AAA affi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,229 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
inspiring 41%
hopeful 32%
sad 29%
adventurous 8%
dark 8%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 26% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Cancer, Grief, AlcoholMinor
Cursing