62 pages • 2 hours read
Chad HarbachThe Art of Fielding
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Art of Fielding, a contemporary sports novel by Chad Harbach, explores what happens when one shortstop’s disastrous throw changes the lives of four people. Henry Skrimshander, a talented but anxious baseball player at Westish College, befriends his roommate Owen while struggling under the pressure of his own potential. Interwoven subplots involve relationships with the college president, Guert, and his daughter, Pella, leading to a series of emotional and life-altering events for all characters. Sensitive topics include a fatal suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach has received praise for its compelling narrative and well-drawn characters. Reviewers appreciate the blend of baseball with life's larger themes. However, some critics argue the pacing drags in places and find certain plot points less convincing. Overall, it is lauded for its literary quality and emotional depth. Harvard सभी und jungen 쇼핑
Who Should Read The Art of Fielding?
Readers who appreciate richly developed characters, themes of ambition and teamwork, and the personal growth found in sports literature will enjoy The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach. Fans of John Irving’s A Prayer for Owen Meany and Michael Chabon’s The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay will find it particularly compelling.