by Frank Deford
Sourcebooks, 2007
I don’t like reviews of fiction too much. Not reading them, not writing them. I find it too
subjective. And when it comes to writing, I find it difficult to not divulge too much of the story.
The titular “entitled” is a superstar outfielder for the Cleveland Indians. His “entitlement,” in this case, is a woman who willingly came up to his room. Whatever happened after that is a matter of speculation. Who saw what and who said what is the basis of the novel by the long-time sports columnist Deford. It is also a question of morality on the part of the Indians manager, who may or may not have witnessed an ugly incident. What is the “right” thing to do? Come forward and tell what he saw, at the risk of false accusation, or keep quiet and hope the problem goes away. In the post-Kobe Bryant era, one has to wonder what goes on in the minds of of celebrities and the people who seek their company.
Of course, things are not what they seem. There is a secondary story that may or may not have anything do do with the superstar’s behavior.
Deford is a legend for his essays and non-fiction articles,
He appeared on ESPN to discuss his latest creation.
See here for previous commentary on Deford’s novel.
is available on Amazon.com,
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