A review by cow_mk
The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach
3.0
Sometimes a book feels designed for an on-screen adaptation. This is one of those books. In some ways, this is a great quality. There is an ensemble of characters for the reader to watch and potentially identify with. Unfortunately, if none of the characters click then this story will be a winding and kind of boring path.
It's very well written, I think the dialogue in particular is a strong point. While the setting felt specific and rich, I didn't find it particularly captivating. Similarly, the characters are very specific and informed by clear motivations, but they aren't terribly sympathetic. Overall, this feels like the type of book that spends a season on display at your local book store and is then quickly forgotten about.
It's very well written, I think the dialogue in particular is a strong point. While the setting felt specific and rich, I didn't find it particularly captivating. Similarly, the characters are very specific and informed by clear motivations, but they aren't terribly sympathetic. Overall, this feels like the type of book that spends a season on display at your local book store and is then quickly forgotten about.