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Not Final Four Material

I am a rabid NCAA basketball fan but found this book mediocre. It has several interesting annecdotes but fails to put them together into a meaningful or interesting way. Kind of like watching ESPN where every story is in short reports. Doesn't really go into any kind of depth about anything...more like sharing stories at a cocktail party.

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  • Scott
  • CLARKSVILLE, MD, United States
  • 02-15-14

Suprisingly Disappointed

What would have made Last Dance better?

Inside, interesting information.

What could John Feinstein have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Brought us something that most basketball fans didn't already know.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Neutral

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointed. Cheated.

Any additional comments?

I normally love Feinstein's books but this one left me feeling cheated. There were minimal inside stories. I was left feeling that the book could have been written by watching ESPN Classics. I am going to go write a great review about Season on the Brink by Feinstein because he is normally great but Last Dance left me wanting my money back. It was a waste of time.