"Heat" Book Talk 2-4-15

       

          Commented on:  Anthony C., Devin R., and Joseph H.

          "Heat" is a book written by Mike Lupica, and it is considered young adult fiction.  This story is set within the last decade, and takes place in Bronx, New York.  Michael is a 14 year old boy who has an extreme passion for baseball.  Michael lives with his older brother Carlos, ever since his father passed away.  Throughout the story, Michael is forced to evade and tell lie after lie to keep him and his brother from being split up, because his father is gone.  That's the main conflict for Michael and Carlos, trying to stick together and run the apartment.  I think one of the best characteristics of this story, is that the mood can very easily change or alter, but in a flowing and sensible way.  It isn't just jolting from sad, to ecstatic, for no reason, but a conflict or problem could come up that might completely overturn the current mood, without making the plot look bad.  Alike several other sports books, this one seems to preach goal setting, and achieving goals, even in tough situations.  I feel like the author is trying to get the message to the reader, that they can do whatever they put their mind to.

          I personally really liked this book because I could relate to it and I really like sports.  It might be a lot different for someone who doesn't have any interest in baseball themselves, but because I do, I enjoyed reading this novel.  That was definitely the main reason that this book stuck out to me.  Anyone who shows interest in sports or physical activity would definitely take interest in this book, and I highly encourage others to read this novel as well.  One should want to go out and read this book for entertainment.  This isn't a book that you'll get much information out of, but it's a great, easy read, and very inspiring as well.