Book Review: Calico Joe by John Grisham
Book Review: Calico Joe by John Grisham While I am familiar with film adaptations of John Grisham’s novels and watch his interviews on writing, I had never actually read one of his books, until now. This was my first exposure to his writing and I’m pleased to say I really enjoyed it. Calico Joe is one of those stories like Forrest Gump that is so real you almost forget it’s fiction. The story follows an adult Paul Tracy, remembering his childhood years during the rise of the most exciting and promising rookies in baseball history, Joe Castle. Paul’s father, Warren Tracy, is a professional pitcher for the Mets, but his heavy drinking and abusive treatment of the family threatens everything Paul loves about baseball. At moments, it is painful to read, especially for victims of abuse, but the resolution is worth the read. The Good Calico Joe is an incredibly easy read that crosses fiction with factual baseball history and figures. Grisham’s ch...
