The Cactus League by Emily Nemens

The Cactus League

Emily Nemens

275 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction sports emotional slow-paced

Description

An explosive, character-driven odyssey through the world of baseballJason Goodyear is the star outfielder for the Los Angeles Lions, stationed with the rest of his team in the punishingly hot Arizona desert for their annual spring training. Handso...

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Community Reviews Summary of 421 reviews

Moods

emotional 53%
reflective 46%
sad 38%
dark 19%
funny 15%
mysterious 15%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%
tense 11%
hopeful 7%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 41%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 34% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | No: 30% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.52

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