Frank J.'s Reviews > Sour Apples: A Novel for Those Who Hate to Read

Sour Apples: A Novel for Those Who Hate to Read, Paul Jantzen’s debut novel, is a delightfully nostalgic coming-of-age novel that captures the thrill of being 11 years old in the summer of 1975. Packed full of adventure, heartbreak, baseball woes and wins, and blossoming romance, Jantzen perfectly captures meandering summer days of mischief, and high jinks.
Jimmy Hamilton’s summer is everything but ordinary. Follow along as he navigates the ups and downs of friendship; the heartbreak and frustration of losing his beloved fort – three times; his uncertainty and innocent curiosity swirling around his budding relationship with a girl; his palpable frustration with his mom and her controlling nature; his struggle with being the baseball player he wishes to be; and his discovery of a friend and mentor in the most unlikely of people.
Sour Apples: A Novel for Those Who Hate to Read, brings to life the magic of youth in the summertime. This novel is a sentimental romp back to a time when life was simpler, but so very complicated. Whether you are looking for a book that reminds you of days gone by, or a lighthearted, sometimes poignant, escape from the day to day, Jantzen’s novel is the book for you.

Frank DeRuosi - Author of Holding Back the Tide