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Shoeless Joe

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Fiction Sports Fantasy Classics Historical Fiction

by W.P. Kinsella

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3.96 (9.3K ratings)
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description 272 pages

Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella holds a well received rating of 3.96 out of 5, based on 9.3K reader ratings. First published in 1982. The book spans 272 pages.

About Shoeless Joe

“If you build it, he will come.”

These mysterious words inspire Ray Kinsella to create a cornfield baseball diamond in honor of his hero, Shoeless Joe Jackson. What follows is a rich, nostalgic look at one of our most cherished national pastimes and a remarkable story about fathers and sons, love and family, and the inimitable joy of finding your way home.

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Author W.P. Kinsella
Published 1982
Pages 272
Genres Fiction, Sports, Fantasy, Classics, Historical Fiction
Average Rating 3.96 / 5.00
Total Ratings 9,315

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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9.3K ratings
With a rating of 3.96, Shoeless Joe is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.96
This Book
3.99
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Shoeless Joe?

Shoeless Joe is categorized as Fiction, Sports, Fantasy, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Shoeless Joe worth reading?

Based on 9.3K reader ratings, Shoeless Joe has an average score of 3.96 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Shoeless Joe?

Shoeless Joe has 272 pages.

Who wrote Shoeless Joe?

Shoeless Joe was written by W.P. Kinsella. It was first published in 1982.

What is the ISBN for Shoeless Joe?

The ISBN-13 for Shoeless Joe is 9780785729020.0.

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