A review by sewnerdybookworm
Bridge to Bat City by Ernest Cline

2.5

A big old pile of disappointment. I’m confused on who this book was written for. It’s labeled a middle grade novel but I can’t picture many middle graders enjoying this book. Like Cline’s other novels this one is filled with 80s pop culture, political and other music era references. Unless you’re a 8-12 year old that is familiar with Buddy Holly, Willie Nelson and various other musicians from the 50s-80s no middle grader is going to get any of the references. Cline dumbed this down to an insulting level to kids, it read at times like an early reader book. The story was interesting with the bats and the real story of the bats. I liked the message that being weird and different is ok and cool. This book is perfect for adults wanting some nostalgia or a retro loving middle grader.