The Art of Fielding
A Novel
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"At Westish College, a small school on the shore of Lake Michigan, baseball star Henry Skrimshander seems destined for big-league stardom. But when a routine throw goes disastrously off course, the fates of five people are upended."--Publisher's description.
Publisher:
New York : - Little, Brown and Co
Pages:
512
Edition:
1st ed
ISBN:
9780316126694, 0316126691
Language:
English
Statement of responsibility:
Chad Harbach
Physical description:
512 p. ; 25 cm.
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Add a CommentThis is a wonderful first novel - highly recommended.
Wow. Heartwarming, psychological,very fine story, and "I wish I had said that..." feelings.So glad I read it
I liked this book - baseball is a favorite sport of mine, however I did think the story was a bit drawn out. It did not end the way i expected which was a good thing. I'm also glad I got on the list quickly to read it!
I was blown away by the opening chapter and from then on it sagged a bit. Still I love Harbach's easy style. The novel should have been more carefully edited and the plot becomes convoluted, but I'm a sucker for great diction and anything baseball.
I recommend this book very highly. It is a story about many things, including coming of age, dealing with life's difficulties, friendship, family, and the meaning of one's life. After one error in a baseball game by a superb fielder, everyone around the baseball team at a small college has to deal with the consequences that follow. Many issues are covered, including gay lifestyles, ethics, mental health, and more. The characters are well-drawn and are put in interesting situations.This would make a fine discussion book.
Love, love, love this book! Loved how it started and how it ended. There was a while in the middle when I was beginning to question the directions the lives of the characters were taking, but it all ended up working. This one has a spot on my top 10 of all must-reads!
The Art of Fielding was so engrossing that I resented putting it down for activities of daily life. No knowledge of baseball required, but I want to discuss it with an athlete or other person with extreme dedication.
I loved this book until Henry Skrimshander was turned into an archetype and literary cliche. I did finish it, but it was disappointing. There's some good here, hopefully Mr Harbach will find a better editor (if there are any of that type left)
This is the best book i've read since Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
An incredible book, characters and story. Even if you're not a baseball fan, this book will grab you. A must read!