Calico Joe
Ratings10
Average rating3.3
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Ratings10
Average rating3.3
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness and redemption, set in the world of Major League Baseball… “Grisham knocks it out of the park.”—The Washington Post It’s the summer of 1973, and Joe Castle is the boy wonder of baseball, the greatest rookie anyone has ever seen. The kid from Calico Rock, Arkansas, dazzles Chicago Cubs fans as he hits home run after home run, politely tipping his hat to the crowd as he shatters all rookie records. Calico Joe quickly becomes the idol of every baseball fan in America, including Paul Tracey, the young son of a hard-partying and hard-throwing New York Mets pitcher. On the day that Warren Tracey finally faces Calico Joe, Paul is in the stands, rooting for his idol but also for his dad. Then Warren throws a fastball that will change their lives forever. Don’t miss John Grisham’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!
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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 read this for a book based on sport. I was very pleased there was information at the start of the book about baseball as I had no idea. I thought the story was quite good and thought the characters were interesting.
