shainas 's review for:

Cheap Shot by Ace Atkins
2.0

The subject of celebrity and football is really interesting. Especially in light of all the scandals in the NFL. However, this book just makes me miss Robert Parker. His writing, while very specific to the genre seemed effortless. It was a fast, fun read. However, Atkins seems trying so hard to channel Parker and that effort shows. It feels like listening to Muzak of a favorite song-- The bones are there, but the essence is missing.