Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella is a riveting book, not just about baseball, but also about a journey to meet a dream. Ray Kinsella, the main character who is a farmer and baseball lover, goes out to collect people for his majestic field. I believe that this book is well written because of its first person narrative and descriptive writing. Although this book seems like something for a sports fan, but anybody who loves to read and be amused throughout a book, this is a perfect read. This book is a page turner and I truly believe that everybody who reads it will be pleased.
I absolutely loved the movie "Field of Dreams" which was based on "Shoeless Joe" by Kinsella. However, I must strongly urge you to NOT buy the "books on tape" and book version. I was very disappointed when I put my disc into my car's player. The narrator's voice is abrasive and creepy. Also, the book and the disc versions contain way too many similes. It seemed like every other word was a figure of speech. Give the reader/listener some credit. I don't need to be told "the pavement was as hot as a breakfast griddle."
