Finished a few books. 2/5 now, will take a break for the rest of this month as I need to focus on reading articles for coursework.
1. The Old Man and the Sea - Ernest Hemingway
This was a quick, easy listen. I suppose since I have the book physically also, I can place this book on the shelf of stories that are great for a quick read on the beach or in a deck chair on a cruise. The story didn't seem very captivating to me, though.
2. Sooley - John Grisham
I thoroughly enjoyed the journey throughout Grisham's Sooley.
I prematurely expected this book to have a strong legal tone, given Grisham's works so far. I also stereotyped the perception of sports movies and assumed that this book would be a typical rags-to-riches story.
My expectations were boldly checked on both fronts.
Grisham may have been inspired to write Sooley because of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on basketball in the U.S., but this is a thoughtful story to contemplate for anyone that is rising and aspiring to fulfill their greatest dreams.
[2/5]