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  • Calico Joe

  • De: John Grisham
  • Narrado por: Erik Singer
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  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,961 calificaciones)

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Calico Joe

De: John Grisham
Narrado por: Erik Singer
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness and redemption, set in the world of Major League Baseball…

“Grisham knocks it out of the park.”—
The Washington Post

It’s the summer of 1973, and Joe Castle is the boy wonder of baseball, the greatest rookie anyone has ever seen. The kid from Calico Rock, Arkansas, dazzles Chicago Cubs fans as he hits home run after home run, politely tipping his hat to the crowd as he shatters all rookie records. Calico Joe quickly becomes the idol of every baseball fan in America, including Paul Tracey, the young son of a hard-partying and hard-throwing New York Mets pitcher. On the day that Warren Tracey finally faces Calico Joe, Paul is in the stands, rooting for his idol but also for his dad. Then Warren throws a fastball that will change their lives forever.

Don’t miss John Grisham’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!

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Reseñas de la Crítica

“Grisham knocks it out of the park.” (The Washington Post)

“An enjoyable, heartwarming read that’s not just for baseball fans.” (USA Today)

“Grisham has hit a home run.... Calico Joe is a great read, a lyrical ode to baseball, small-town America, youthful innocence and a young boy’s search for heroes.” (The Buffalo News)

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Non sports fans will enjoy

Would you consider the audio edition of Calico Joe to be better than the print version?

I would consider any audio book better than the print version. I have a "bag" that I carry my kindle fire in so I can "read" while I am cleaning, working in the garden, driving longer distances in the car or after going to bed (with the sleep timer on) at night.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The middle aged man who told the story. Can't remember his name, but I remember him!!! The author and reader made him so real and so human that it would have been difficult NOT to understand his dilemma.

If you could take any character from Calico Joe out to dinner, who would it be and why?

The brothers of Calico Joe. There must have been a struggle for them as they supported their brother after the injury. Would want to ask what it was like for them.

Any additional comments?

I am not a sports fan. Deciding to purchase the book was not an easy decision for me because of that fact. However, I would recommend this book to people who are not necessarily interested in baseball. It is a beautiful story of only one of the many events that can happen to people as they journey through life---baseball just happens to be part of each characters life journey in this book.

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"New old time classic"

What did you love best about Calico Joe?

I think every one loves an underdog story and that is what we have here with Calico Joe.
His rise from the minor league to "the majors" i thought was awesome because of the circumstances that got him there.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Calico Joe?

When Joe homers his first three times at bat as a rookie has to be for me the most memorable because of how incredibly rare that happens.

What three words best describe Erik Singer’s voice?

smooth, befitting, savy

If you could rename Calico Joe, what would you call it?

The real colossus of clout

Any additional comments?

A great book for all baseball lovers and those who enjoy an underdog story.

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Not just a legal author!

I have so enjoyed listening to this book. I’m trying to determine the parts of the story that are actually true. We need some more Theodore Boone books John!

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Grisham has finally written a winning "non-law".

Would you listen to Calico Joe again? Why?

No. I don't re-read books.

What did you like best about this story?

The "feel good" ending.

What does Erik Singer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Different characteristics of the voices.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

...Heartbreak & Healing

Any additional comments?

The beginning had more statistics than I would have liked; however, using names of actual baseball figures kept my attention. I especially liked the little bits of humor here and there.

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Great book, emotive performance!

If you could sum up Calico Joe in three words, what would they be?

Emotive, entertaining, baseball

What was one of the most memorable moments of Calico Joe?

Don't like spoilers

What does Erik Singer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Intonation. And the Calico Joe and Waren impressions transport you there.

Who was the most memorable character of Calico Joe and why?

Calico Joe. Outstanding character.

Any additional comments?

I'm a baseball fan, but I don't know every statistic and history. So, I don't know the accuracy of the facts, but I don't care. They are todl in such a way that it's pretty exciting,

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Calico Joe hits a home run!

Where does Calico Joe rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Calico Joe is a book that I could not wait to get back to when I had to go away. Very interesting.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Calico Joe?

The coming together of Calico Joe and the pitcher who beaned him - very moving moment.

What about Erik Singer’s performance did you like?

Good voice variation - had me all along the way.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

See above.

Any additional comments?

Highly recommend this book to others!

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Great Baseball Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Erik Singer did a great job narrating the story.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

Another great story by John Grisham

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Predictable but fun/easy read

What made the experience of listening to Calico Joe the most enjoyable?

The narrator was outstanding...easy to listen to.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Wouldn't have changed it...it was a feel good sports book with a good, positive ending

If you could rename Calico Joe, what would you call it?

Perfectly named

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Grisham was great as always

What a great ending. I really didn't see how he was going to pull it all together.

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A feel-good story in spite of the tragedy.

What did you love best about Calico Joe?

The excitement of the games kept my interest, as well as the developing characters.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Calico Joe?


The meeting of Joe and Warren

Which character – as performed by Erik Singer – was your favorite?

The son

Who was the most memorable character of Calico Joe and why?

Calico Joe. He was a most unusual athlete, who was able to cope with his loss without allowing it to destroy him.

Any additional comments?



A GREAT READ!

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