Dodgers
Dodgers
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
California To Midwest • 2010s
2016
YA
18+ years
HL570L
Super Short Summary
Dodgers by Bill Beverly follows a young person named East, who is involved in a Los Angeles drug operation. East embarks on a dangerous cross-country journey with three other adolescents to complete a mission. The story explores themes of identity, loyalty, and survival as East navigates challenges and seeks a new path amidst turbulent circumstances.
Gritty
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Dodgers by Bill Beverly is praised for its gripping narrative and rich character development, particularly of its young protagonist. The prose is notably vivid, bringing the journey to life. However, some critics feel the plot’s pacing slows at times. Overall, it's celebrated as a thought-provoking debut novel that offers a unique perspective on crime and redemption.
Who Should Read Dodgers?
Readers who enjoy Dodgers by Bill Beverly likely appreciate gritty, character-driven crime novels with coming-of-age elements. Fans of Richard Price's Clockers or Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men might find this story engaging, as it combines intense crime narratives with deep moral exploration.
7,658 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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304
Novel • Fiction
California To Midwest • 2010s
2016
YA
18+ years
HL570L
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