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Sooley
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I am in the middle of a reading slump which has lending itself to a reviewing slump! I finished this book weeks ago but have not been inspired to review it . . . or any others I have finished in that time. This is not a reflection on the book, it is just where my head is at right now.
This book is another entry in Grisham’s sports series of books. Along with Bleachers, Calico Joe, and Playing for Pizza – this book helps to firmly plant Grisham in a genre other than legal thrillers. I have loved all of this sports books and I think he does a pretty good job with them. In fact, lately I have been kind of lukewarm on his legal dramas, so Sooley is some of his best recent work in my opinion.
This time the sport is college basketball and you should give it a try if you are a fan of the sport. It also touches a lot on the situation international refugees go through and the contrast between life in war torn countries and the United States. So, while there is a lot of sports to be enjoyed here, there is also a lot to be learned about the world.
If you are just a fan of Grisham’s legal dramas, you may not enjoy this one. But I think it is worth giving it a try no matter what your interests.
This book is another entry in Grisham’s sports series of books. Along with Bleachers, Calico Joe, and Playing for Pizza – this book helps to firmly plant Grisham in a genre other than legal thrillers. I have loved all of this sports books and I think he does a pretty good job with them. In fact, lately I have been kind of lukewarm on his legal dramas, so Sooley is some of his best recent work in my opinion.
This time the sport is college basketball and you should give it a try if you are a fan of the sport. It also touches a lot on the situation international refugees go through and the contrast between life in war torn countries and the United States. So, while there is a lot of sports to be enjoyed here, there is also a lot to be learned about the world.
If you are just a fan of Grisham’s legal dramas, you may not enjoy this one. But I think it is worth giving it a try no matter what your interests.
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July 22, 2021
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July 22, 2021
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July 22, 2021
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July 22, 2021
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July 22, 2021
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July 25, 2021
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August 18, 2021
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Aug 21, 2021 01:20PM
Matthew, I’m sorry about your reading/reviewing slump. I, too, loved this book and I like it when Grisham leaves the courthouse for a sports venue. This book was exceptional.
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No better way to break out of a reading slump then a Grisham Bar.
Lorna wrote: "Matthew, I’m sorry about your reading/reviewing slump. I, too, loved this book and I like it when Grisham leaves the courthouse for a sports venue. This book was exceptional."Glad to hear you enjoyed it, Lorna!
Yup, the slump continues - both reading and on Goodreads. This is my first day on in a few days . . . I cannot wait for it to end!
Don wrote: "No better way to break out of a reading slump then a Grisham Bar."Still kind of in a funk, but at least I enjoyed this one!
A good book suggestion "The Lonesome Gods" by Louis L'Amour, one of his best.
Don wrote: "A good book suggestion "The Lonesome Gods" by Louis L'Amour, one of his best."Thanks for the rec, Don! :)
Sooley took me very high, then very low.
Don wrote: "Sooley took me very high, then very low."Yeah, it was a rough ride!
I can't accept Grisham's ending, I imagine a different outcome...
Neither can I accept the ending. It was so horrible. Ruined the whole book for me.
