304 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250763280
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Square Fish
Publication date: 23 February 2021
Description
A heartfelt and relatable novel from Phil Bildner, weaving the real history of Los Angeles Dodger and Oakland Athletic Glenn Burke--the first professional baseball player to come out as gay--into the story of a middle-school kid learning to be him...
Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
tense 25%
Pace
slow 25%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Homophobia
304 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250763280
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Square Fish
Publication date: 23 February 2021
Description
A heartfelt and relatable novel from Phil Bildner, weaving the real history of Los Angeles Dodger and Oakland Athletic Glenn Burke--the first professional baseball player to come out as gay--into the story of a middle-school kid learning to be him...
Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
tense 25%
Pace
slow 25%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Homophobia