A review by miawilson
The Brooklyn Nine by Alan Gratz

3.0

The Brooklyn Nine is separated into nine different parts or "innings" each following a different generation of the same family living in America throughout the history of baseball. While the premise of the novel is unique and the pacing lends itself to a quick read, these same attributes didn't really allow for any in-depth characterization. The vignettes were enjoyable enough but the ending didn't feel meaningful enough in tying them all together. Overall, an okay read. I know my middle school students would probably enjoy it, but I prefer Alan Gratz's Refugee.