I know it has been a little longer than usual since my last post. Finals and moving to Raleigh, NC kept me busy, but I am back now and carrying on with the United States of YA book tour. Up next on the tour is Knights of the Hill Country by Tim Tharp representing Oklahoma.
Hampton Green is a part of the the Kennisaw Knights defense and he is very good at his position. He has a rare gift to be able to see the field and know analyze the plays in the blink of the eye. Off the field, things aren't always as easy for him. He is crushing on Sara, who, according to best friend Blaine, is not the type a girl a star football player should be dating. Blaine is a hot shot running back, who has lost some of his step on the field due to a knee injury, but is still cocky as ever off the field. Hampton's mom has been flitting from guy to guy since his dad walked out on them. As his team quest for the fifth straight perfect season, Hampton learns what kind of man he wants to be.
I am a big fan of football movies, and hard to believe that this is my first football book. As it goes, it is this was a good start. The book was an excellent combination of Friday Night Lights and Varsity Blues. The book balanced perfectly the action on the field and the day to day life of Hampton.
Hampton is an incredible player, but, unlike his best friend, he does not let it go to his head. He still loves the game and has fun playing. He is humble and he is smarter than most people give him credit for because he is quiet and not quick with his words. He makes the journey into quite a distinguished young man.
Blaine, Hampton's best friend, is cocky and has a giant chip on his shoulder. He comes off as tool most of the book. He expects complete loyalty from his friends, and becomes really upset when they question his actions. He is lucky to have a friend like Hampton, who can see the deeper problems he is having and willing to help him out.
Sara is a great compliment to Hampton's character. She sees the person behind the player. She is smart and helps Hampton to become a better person.
Definitely a good book both in characters and in football action.
Currently Reading:
Everybody Sees the Ants
by A.S. King
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