Title/Author:
“Baseball Dreams, Fishing Magic” by Mike Reuther
Tags:
Baseball, fishing, fiction
Publish date:
July 1, 2014
Length:
137 pages
Rating:
5 of 5 stars (outstanding)
Review:
One piece of advice
that nearly everyone has heard, whether from a parent, teacher or some other
figure, is that people should follow their dreams. However, if one is not so sure what those
dreams are, it might be difficult to follow them. This dilemma was faced by Nick Grimes, the
young man who is the protagonist in this wonderful short novel by Mike
Reuther.
Nick was a successful
high school pitcher who had the talent to be signed by the Detroit Tigers, but
never was able to advance beyond the lower minor leagues. He decides to give up
baseball and work with a friend back home in central Pennsylvania in his
plumbing business. The friend, Hal, also
enjoys fly fishing and Nick discovers how much he likes it as well. Nick soon
opens his own business where clients pay for a guided day of fly fishing, but
like baseball, Nick questions this choice as well.
The character of Nick, as well as those of his father, Hal and Jess, a young woman with whom Nick is smitten, is well-developed in the book. This is even more impressive given the short length of the story. More words and pages are devoted to understanding these characters than outside details, which makes the characters and their relationships the heart and soul of the book. One other character that should be mentioned is Sir Jon, a recluse who lives in a cabin he built himself. Nick met him while fly fishing and he imparts some wisdom as well.
Baseball is a regular theme, though, throughout the book and the scenes in which Nick is pitching, whether good or bad, are ones that any baseball fan will love. The reader will be feeling the same emotions as Nick whether he strikes out the side or gives up a grand slam.
The character of Nick, as well as those of his father, Hal and Jess, a young woman with whom Nick is smitten, is well-developed in the book. This is even more impressive given the short length of the story. More words and pages are devoted to understanding these characters than outside details, which makes the characters and their relationships the heart and soul of the book. One other character that should be mentioned is Sir Jon, a recluse who lives in a cabin he built himself. Nick met him while fly fishing and he imparts some wisdom as well.
Baseball is a regular theme, though, throughout the book and the scenes in which Nick is pitching, whether good or bad, are ones that any baseball fan will love. The reader will be feeling the same emotions as Nick whether he strikes out the side or gives up a grand slam.
A wonderful story with
realistic characters, “Baseball Dreams, Fishing Magic” is a story that readers
of many ages and interest will enjoy. It
is a short but very engaging book.
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