Calico Joe
Calico Joe
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
272
Novel • Fiction
America • 1970s
2012
Adult
13-18 years
Super Short Summary
Calico Joe by John Grisham follows Paul Tracey, an eleven-year-old baseball fan whose life is forever altered after witnessing his favorite player, Joe Castle, get "beaned" in the head by his estranged father, Warren Tracey. Thirty years later, as Warren battles pancreatic cancer, Paul urges him to seek forgiveness from Joe, leading to a journey of redemption and reconciliation.
Emotional
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Heartwarming
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
60,755 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
John Grisham's Calico Joe is a compelling tale that blends baseball with themes of redemption and forgiveness. Critics praise its emotional depth and Grisham's ability to capture the essence of America's pastime. However, some feel the characters lack complexity and the plot can be predictable. Overall, it is a heartfelt, though somewhat conventional, read.
Who Should Read Calico Joe?
A reader who would enjoy Calico Joe by John Grisham is likely a fan of sports fiction, particularly baseball. Similar in appeal to Summerland by Michael Chabon and Moneyball by Michael Lewis, this reader appreciates tales of redemption and complex father-son relationships, set against the backdrop of America's favorite pastime.
60,755 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
272
Novel • Fiction
America • 1970s
2012
Adult
13-18 years
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