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1.0 out of 5 stars Hmmm, I've seen this book before..., February 25, 2003

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This review is from: The Kid Who Batted 1.000 (Hardcover)

I'll keep it simple: if you want to read a great novel with the title, "The Kid Who Batted 1.000" read the ORIGINAL, written in the 50's by Bob Allison and Frank Ernest Hill.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book getting an unfair knock, May 27, 2002

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Bob Barraba (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Kid Who Batted 1.000 (Hardcover)

I'm 100% in favor of free expression, especially in a public book review forum such as this one, but shouldn't there be a requirement that people actually read the work before critiquing it?

The author of this novel not only acknowledged right in the book that he had re-written a children's book for adults, not only told the story of how he came to undertake that effort, but dedicated the book to the original authors!

Whether you like the book or not (I loved it, to the tune of five stars), at least have the courtesy to read the whole thing before hurling unfair accusations.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, May 19, 2002

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Kim Weyburn (Groton, CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Kid Who Batted 1.000 (Hardcover)

As he has with his golf novels, the author somehow manages to mix laugh-out-loud humor with dark edges and some very serious themes. Any one of half a dozen of the characters in this book could be the lead in his own book, and these wonderful and richly drawn personalities add great texture to the intriguing story. I didn't know anything about baseball when I read this book, but all of a sudden I'm watching games on television. I recommend this book very highly to anybody who loves a good story and great writing.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not his best, but still worth the read.
McAllister is better when writing about golf, but this was an enjoyable read. I especially liked the trivia about the evolution of the game.

Published 21 months ago by one putt

1.0 out of 5 stars A Wasted At-Bat
This is quite possibly one of the worst examples ever of baseball fiction. A vapid story, with enough oddball plays that would not occur in a decade's worth of major league play,... Read more

Published on October 28, 2002 by D. Schubert

4.0 out of 5 stars fun to read baseball story
Thanks to the owner investing everything on one superstar, the Des Moines Majestyks are heading for the cellar because the rest of the team stinks. Read more

Published on May 26, 2002 by Harriet Klausner

5.0 out of 5 stars Could make a million new fans
If anybody gives you that "How can you like a stupid game like baseball?" line, hand them a copy of this book. Read more

Published on May 20, 2002 by John Bruno

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful - a worthy addition to the genre

This book is a worthy addition to over a century of outstanding baseball writing. It's difficult to imagine a fresh angle after all that's been written about the great American... Read more

Published on May 16, 2002 by Wm. Genco

2.0 out of 5 stars Not up to his golf novels
This doesn't measure up to the author's excellent golf novels
"The Green", which I'd give 5 stars, and "The Foursome", which
I'd give 4 stars. Read more

Published on May 15, 2002 by David W. Straight

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, new twist on the genre that recalls Ball Four
I've read hundreds of books about baseball, nearly all of which romanticize and prettify the game and its players. The Kid Who Batted 1. Read more

Published on May 9, 2002 by John Bruno

5.0 out of 5 stars McAllister does it again

This book is another addition in what seems to be shaping up as a string of exciting and well-written novels centered on sports. Read more

Published on May 9, 2002 by bookgal772