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Sooley

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Sooley

By: John Grisham
Narrated by: Dion Graham
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The incredible new novel from international best-selling author John Grisham.

ONE MAN. ONE HOPE. ONCE CHANCE TO BECOME A LEGEND.

One man

Seventeen-year-old Samuel Sooleyman comes from a village in South Sudan, a war-torn country where one third of the population is a refugee. His great love is basketball: his prodigious leap and lightning speed make him an exceptional player. And it may also bring him his big chance: he has been noticed by a coach taking a youth team to the United States.

One hope

If he gets through the tournament, Samuel's life will change beyond recognition. But it's the longest of long shots. His talent is raw and uncoached. There are hundreds of better-known players ahead of him. And he must leave his family behind, at least at the beginning.

One chance

As American success beckons, devastating news reaches Samuel from home. Caught between his dream and the nightmare unfolding thousands of miles away, 'Sooley', as he's nicknamed by his classmates, must make hard choices about his future. This quiet, dedicated boy must do what no other player has achieved in the history of his chosen game: become a legend in 12 short months.

Global best-selling author John Grisham takes you to a different kind of court in this gripping and incredibly moving novel that showcases his storytelling powers in an entirely new light.

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Critic Reviews

"With every new book, I appreciate John Grisham a little more, for his compassion for the underdog, and his willingness to strike out in new directions." (Entertainment Weekly)

"A master of plotting and pacing." (New York Times)
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Totally worth listening to whether you are a basketball fan or not
Story has everything
Read well

Brilliant

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Did not see this year jerker coming. Far far better than the reckoning. Well written, and masterful narration. ..

A wonderful ride

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thoroughly enjoyable. Go Grisham.. I want more. hearing this via audible worked a treat.

Fabulous and thought provoking. nice done Audible!

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I know (make that knew) very little about basketball but that didn’t detract from my enjoyment of this book. Lived up to everything we expect from John Grisham and made even more enjoyable by great narration bi Dion Graham.

Thoroughly enjoyable read

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What a great story, expertly written & performed brilliantly. John Grisham had me hooked throughout….highly recommended.

The story from start to finish

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if like me you zip about American 🏀 then you may fi d this unbelievably boring but the real story was quite enjoyable
if on the other hand your a fan you will love it

American 🏀

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Happy, sad, intense...it has it all. Narration was amazing too. Another great book from the master.

great listen

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While I am not a basketball tragic, I just loved this story written by someone who clearly knows the ropes.

While it is about a basketballer, it isn't about basketball so much as the love of family and the break through of grit and determination.

Moving story of triumph, tragedy and hope

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I really enjoyed this book and loved to listen whilst walking during yet another lockdown. I now feel like I know a whole lot more about American basketball

Great story

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A wonderful story very well narrated. The characters came alive.
Most enjoyable.
It is not the normal Grisham type of story of law courts but a basketball court. I don't know much about basketball but that didn't detract from the story.

Sooley a wonderful story

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