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sam_el's review
3.0
The stories are decent, but I see no reason they should get their own volume. These should have been included in a much larger book for short stories, instead.
dorin_love's review
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
taylorsmith2010's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
colinreedmoon's review against another edition
3.0
A quick read. I'm not a baseball fan so most of the game replays go right over my head, but the context carries enough to understand the most of it. The underlying (and I'd say secondary) story is enough to warrant me reading the book, even if it is really overshadowed by the love for the game that King has. Also interesting is that King works himself in; the narrator addresses, several times, Mr. King, and I always love that sort of thing. As if this is an interview King conducted about the short-lived career of Blockade Billy rather than whole fiction.
Kind of wanted Billy to be from another world, though, rather than just some kid--a Dark Tower connection to baseball would be an interesting subject to explore.
Kind of wanted Billy to be from another world, though, rather than just some kid--a Dark Tower connection to baseball would be an interesting subject to explore.
inquesoitrust's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
youraveragedave's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Great short story. I was a huge baseball fan growing up and this was right up my alley. The audiobook was the perfect way to digest this tale. It felt like listening to an old timer at the bar telling stories from back in the day. Also loved that the interviewers name is King, knowing that King is a big baseball fan.
hmuraski27's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0