Helpful Score: 4
The book is well written with great imagery and attention to detail. Unfortunately, the story progresses very slowly and the subject matter--a weekend in the life of a recently divorced sportswriter--is less than compelling.
Sandy S. (travelmom672) reviewed The Sportswriter (Vintage Contemporaries) on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This has been described as a compelling novel, and I believe this is true. A story about a person who happens to be a sportwriter, but more about getting through the mundane happenings of everyday life.
Helpful Score: 1
Ford's mastery of prose makes this insightful tale a most wonderful read. He connects all of us to each other. You will never regret reading Richard Ford--truly a man of all seasons.
This is Ford's first novel about Frank Bascombe. It is an account of how he spent Easter week as a recently divorced father.
A daring and intelligent look at what men keep inside. This is the prequel to Independence Day, which won the author a Pulitzer Prize. This copy is an oversized trade softcover.
A quote from the book(p. 369): "Just nothing to say."
Classic.
