Fully-realized characters, John Irving-style eloquence. Five characters' lives change when a formerly-peerless college shortstop makes a terrible mistake. Yeah, doesn't sound like much, but it works. Grade: A-
If you read The Big Short, this extends the financial tomfoolery out to the rest of the world. See how Iceland, Ireland, Greece and Germany are just as screwed up as we are, if not more, on some cases. The majority of Europe's finances seems to have been handled by 1990s NBA players. Lewis' books are always great reads, recommended. Grade: B+
I don't get upset over things I can control, because if I can control them there's no sense in getting upset. And I don't get upset over things I can't control, because if I can't control them there's no sense in getting upset. - Mickey Rivers
