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An unlikely group of people whose lives are united not by choice but circumstances. In the process, some enduring relationships are formed and broken. I loved many of the characters each having their own backstory. But, sometimes those we love most bring unexpected blessings into our lives. The telling part is what you do with blessings. And a second chance.
Well worth your time.
Well worth your time.
Great novel. I originall bought it because I have enjoyed Stephen Frey's other books, but once I got it home, it was about baseball.
I normally do not like anything about sports, but it was a great story. You don't want to quit reading once you get into the story.
I normally do not like anything about sports, but it was a great story. You don't want to quit reading once you get into the story.
Professional baseball and crime. The combination of these 2 professions can make some tantalizing tales. The characters alone can be stereotypical or so unique you shake your head and believe. These are the tools Stephen Frey has to work with in the novel Forced Out.
It is unfortunate that Stephen Frey decided to stay with the stereotypical formula. A washed up old Yankee's scout, a mob killer, a loan shark, a daughter who still argues with her father in her 30's. This story line has such potential. And yet, the characters don't change. Neither a potential setback or triumph changes any of these characters. Chapter after chapter you wait through the twists and turns for the characters to develop, or grow up, or something. But no...
And finally the story turns to a fairy tale outcome, but has the strangest ending imaginable. Apparently his editors could sense the boredom with the characters, because Frey gives us one of the stupidest endings I have ever heard.
L.J. Ganser does a fine job with the reading, but cannot rescue the story from it's own characters. Why BBC Audio felt this book worthy of production eludes me. But my recommendation is to avoid this book, unless you just love novels written by Frey.
2 Stars out of 5
It is unfortunate that Stephen Frey decided to stay with the stereotypical formula. A washed up old Yankee's scout, a mob killer, a loan shark, a daughter who still argues with her father in her 30's. This story line has such potential. And yet, the characters don't change. Neither a potential setback or triumph changes any of these characters. Chapter after chapter you wait through the twists and turns for the characters to develop, or grow up, or something. But no...
And finally the story turns to a fairy tale outcome, but has the strangest ending imaginable. Apparently his editors could sense the boredom with the characters, because Frey gives us one of the stupidest endings I have ever heard.
L.J. Ganser does a fine job with the reading, but cannot rescue the story from it's own characters. Why BBC Audio felt this book worthy of production eludes me. But my recommendation is to avoid this book, unless you just love novels written by Frey.
2 Stars out of 5
