Frank H. (perryfran) reviewed on 4/3/2013 + 1223 more book reviews

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A really enjoyable baseball yarn about a young rookie phenom, Calico Joe Castle, whose career with the Chicago Cubs in 1973 was cut short by an unfortunate event. The story is told from the perspective of a young fan of Joe's whose father, Warren Tracey, was the pitcher for the New York Mets who threw the intentional beanball that ended Joe's career. The story is much more than a baseball story, delving into the family life of the Traceys, the abuses of the father, Warren, and how they led to a life full of misgivings for him. It also tells the story of Joe Castle and his amazing short rookie season, as well as the story of him and his brothers as they try for careers in baseball. It is evident that Grisham is a fan of baseball and I would highly recommend this one to any baseball or sports fan.

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