Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella

Shoeless Joe

W.P. Kinsella

272 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy sports lighthearted slow-paced
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“If you build it, he will come.” These mysterious words inspire Ray Kinsella to create a cornfield baseball diamond in honor of his hero, Shoeless Joe Jackson. What follows is a rich, nostalgic look at one of our most cherished national pastimes a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 148 reviews

Moods

inspiring 66%
lighthearted 66%
reflective 66%
hopeful 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.8

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