The first couple of chapters in the novel “Hoop Dreams” by Ben Joravsky is a true story about two young boys from Chicago who hope to become professional basketball players one day. The book begins telling of Arthur Agee one of the main characters and how he was one of the best on the playground courts and how he was recruited by a scout. Then it switches to William the other main character and tells of his basketball talents. Arthur and William become best friends and end up attending the same schools. So far the book is pretty good. I like how the author describes the basketball playing scenes, it really leaves you imagining the game they played. It is full of imagery. Overall the first chapters were good and I can’t wait to find out what happens next. I found a theme in the book to be work hard if you want to succeed. The boys travel far out just to play basketball for the best school. “If you want to make it to the next level you’ll have to work harder than you’ve ever worked.” said Isaiah Thomas, a hall of fame basketball player lecturing the boys at a summer basketball camp. The boys acumen in basketball is outstanding , I do believe they will make it. They have all the attributes of a basketball player: height, skills, talent etc; I believe this novel will be a good one.
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