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Sooley : A Novel by John Grisham (2021, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100385547684
ISBN-139780385547680
eBay Product ID (ePID)23050082732
Product Key Features
Book TitleSooley : a Novel
Number of Pages368 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2021
TopicFamily Life, Coming of Age, Action & Adventure, Sports
GenreFiction
AuthorJohn Grisham
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight23.2 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2021-931454
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Hard to put down ... the pages turn quickly ... building to a climax that won't leave readers doubting whether this is a John Grisham novel." --Associated Press "An intensely moving story, told with the same eye for character and descriptive detail Grisham brings to his crime novels. His occasional forays into general fiction are usually interesting, but this one is considerably more than that. It's skillfully written, with a deeply compelling central character and a story that is full of raw emotion and suspense." --Booklist, "An intensely moving story, told with the same eye for character and descriptive detail Grisham brings to his crime novels. His occasional forays into general fiction are usually interesting, but this one is considerably more than that. It's skillfully written, with a deeply compelling central character and a story that is full of raw emotion and suspense." - Booklist
Dewey Decimal813/.54
Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER - John Grisham takes you to a different kind of court in his first basketball novel. Samuel "Sooley" Sooleymon is a raw, young talent with big hoop dreams--and even bigger challenges off the court. "Hard to put down ... the pages turn quickly ... building to a climax that won't leave readers doubting whether this is a John Grisham novel." --Associated Press In the summer of his seventeenth year, Samuel Sooleymon gets the chance of a lifetime: a trip to the United States with his South Sudanese teammates to play in a showcase basketball tournament. He has never been away from home, nor has he ever been on an airplane. The opportunity to be scouted by dozens of college coaches is a dream come true. Samuel is an amazing athlete, with speed, quickness, and an astonishing vertical leap. The rest of his game, though, needs work, and the American coaches are less than impressed. During the tournament, Samuel receives devastating news from home: A civil war is raging across South Sudan, and rebel troops have ransacked his village. His father is dead, his sister is missing, and his mother and two younger brothers are in a refugee camp. Samuel desperately wants to go home, but it's just not possible. Partly out of sympathy, the coach of North Carolina Central offers him a scholarship. Samuel moves to Durham, enrolls in classes, joins the team, and prepares to sit out his freshman season. There is plenty of more mature talent and he isn't immediately needed. But Samuel has something no other player has: a fierce determination to succeed so he can bring his family to America. He works tirelessly on his game, shooting baskets every morning at dawn by himself in the gym, and soon he's dominating everyone in practice. With the Central team losing and suffering injury after injury, Sooley, as he is nicknamed, is called off the bench. And the legend begins. But how far can Sooley take his team? And will success allow him to save his family? Gripping and moving, Sooley showcases John Grisham's unparalleled storytelling powers in a whole new light. This is Grisham at the top of his game. Don't miss John Grisham's new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER * John Grisham takes you to a different kind of court in his first basketball novel. Samuel "Sooley" Sooleymon is a raw, young talent with big hoop dreams--and even bigger challenges off the court. "Hard to put down ... the pages turn quickly ... building to a climax that won't leave readers doubting whether this is a John Grisham novel." --Associated Press In the summer of his seventeenth year, Samuel Sooleymon gets the chance of a lifetime: a trip to the United States with his South Sudanese teammates to play in a showcase basketball tournament. He has never been away from home, nor has he ever been on an airplane. The opportunity to be scouted by dozens of college coaches is a dream come true. Samuel is an amazing athlete, with speed, quickness, and an astonishing vertical leap. The rest of his game, though, needs work, and the American coaches are less than impressed. During the tournament, Samuel receives devastating news from home: A civil war is raging across South Sudan, and rebel troops have ransacked his village. His father is dead, his sister is missing, and his mother and two younger brothers are in a refugee camp. Samuel desperately wants to go home, but it's just not possible. Partly out of sympathy, the coach of North Carolina Central offers him a scholarship. Samuel moves to Durham, enrolls in classes, joins the team, and prepares to sit out his freshman season. There is plenty of more mature talent and he isn't immediately needed. But Samuel has something no other player has: a fierce determination to succeed so he can bring his family to America. He works tirelessly on his game, shooting baskets every morning at dawn by himself in the gym, and soon he's dominating everyone in practice. With the Central team losing and suffering injury after injury, Sooley, as he is nicknamed, is called off the bench. And the legend begins. But how far can Sooley take his team? And will success allow him to save his family? Gripping and moving, Sooley showcases John Grisham's unparalleled storytelling powers in a whole new light. This is Grisham at the top of his game. Don't miss John Grisham's new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!
LC Classification NumberPS3557.R5355S66 2021
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- Dec 28, 2021
Great Read!
Great read! Finished it in two days, and gave it to my 16 year old grandson to read. He loved it as well. Grisham is one fo my favorites, and always delivers a compelling story.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 03, 2022
A Compelling Story
My wife enjoyed reading this book after borrowing it from our local library. Because she thought our grandson would also enjoy it we bought a copy for him as a gift a few months ago. Reportedly he also enjoyed the book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 11, 2021
All about Sooley!
John Grisham is the best at telling a story. This book is about a special basketball player and his life. Very sports related to basketball yet personal family relationships and friendships. Emotional and touching.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 06, 2021
Entertaining!
It was a wonderful read. Once again, John Grisham highlighted a brutality in Sudan that should not be, as he's highlighted domestic physical and sexual abuse. Once I started reading Souley I couldn't put it down!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 23, 2022
Great Story!
Can't ever can go wrong with a John Grisham book and this one did not disappoint me in anyway!!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 11, 2021
Great summer read
Excellent sorry....another great Grisham book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 17, 2023
Enjoyable read.
Great book by a great author.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 21, 2022
Great escape reading
A different Direction for Grisham. Basketball court rather than court of law.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 21, 2021
Good
Great book for sports enthusiastsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 24, 2022
great
Grisham always a good readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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