A good friend recommended this book to me a number of years ago. As soon as I saw it was planned as a Netflix movie, I knew I had to read it before the film was available. I read the book in two sittings and can say that it is an absolutely lovely read. I love the fact that the story was told in the form of letters allowing for numerous voices. It ended all too quickly.
I'm a sucker for books about baseball and the fact that it involves the Chicago Cubs makes this book especially enjoyable. I've been an avid reader of John Grisham's for a number of years, but I especially enjoy novels like this that step away from the court room. This story of forgiveness and redemption is very touching. Even the most unloveable character has the opportunity to find s place in your heart.
Well worth the read!
I found this book challenging in a number of ways. The empathy I felt for both the narrator and his victim mother left me emotionally rung out through most of the book. As observed by others, the author often attributed to the 5 year old narrator more adult comprehension about his circumstances. I really did like the book and have recommended to many people.
I found this book challenging in a number of ways. The empathy I felt for both the narrator and his victim mother left me emotionally rung out through most of the book. As observed by others, the author often attributed to the 5 year old narrator more adult comprehension about his circumstances. I really did like the book and have recommended to many people.
I read and I cried and enjoyed the afternoon it took to read this book. Unlike other emotionally evocative reads, I doubt this will be of those books that will last in my consciousness.
I gave the book three stars, because I think the novel accomplished its goal of communicating the emotions surrounding the lives and deaths of young people.
I have enjoyed all of the books in this series, but I really don't see what Nolan found so interesting about Eve. I especially liked Nolan, but I found Eve to be a little to whiney. I'm interested to find out what my be in store for Nolan's brother Rhett.
On the whole, I found that I enjoyed this book. I agree with other reviewers that the book was a bit slow in the middle. I hope that the next installment will reflect further developments in the Eve/Roark relationship. I would really like to see a bit more intrigue in the development of the “mystery/crime”.