This book is written in a very nostalgic style, like grandpa telling the story of a man he once knew. The unfortunate part of this book, however, is that it leaves many things unexplained or unresolved. We're not really sure what draws Edward Everett (the double name takes some getting used to) to baseball or why he would give up a family and steady paycheck for a life drudging about the minor leagues. There are many other parts of his psyche that we don't get to see and because of this he is not an easy character to relate to. In general, there are many times in this book that more insight and less nostalgia would make it a better read.
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