My darkest book...
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I just received it....your darkest, huh?

I actually like this one the best of all that I've read. (I think). Of course, it's like comparing apples to oranges, I guess. Not as political, but very gripping. I felt that you really let us into the mind of the lead character. It was dark and sad - but very well written. I just started "Balls".

Thanks! Good Neighbors is actually my favorite book of mine. While I think Second Grea-*test*-('") was the best concept, I think in Good Neighbors I nailed the writing. Balls is my least favorite. If I were to grade them on writing: Good Neighbors B+ Ninth Square B- Second Grea-*test*-('") C+ Balls C- But I would give Second Grea-*test*-('") an A for concept. If I were to grade my book covers (none of which I really had any say in): Ninth Square paperback A Ninth Square hardcover A- Second Grea-*test*-('") B Balls D- Good Neighbors F Best book, worst cover!

Actually, I think that I agree with your order - but you are way too hard on yourself for the writing ability scores... I just finished Balls last night - I didn't like it as well as the other ones. BUT, (and this is probably terrible to you), baseball isn't really high on my sportswatching list! I was here at Ok State when Robin Ventura, Pete Incavaglia and crew were here - and I still didn't even go to a ballgame! I watched a few on tv, while I was getting ready to go out to the bar! AND I had no idea who Allie P Reynolds was (that's the name of our college ballpark) AND even worse, I grew up 14 miles from Commerce (Mickey Mantle) and didn't even remember his nickname until I read Balls! I'm big on basketball and football...