Slam

My Critique of "Slam" by Walter Dean Myers

I thought Slam by Walter Myers was a pretty good story. First of all the author describes the game with such clarity that you feel like your in the actual game, because the author tells a lot of basketball moves and the crowd screaming. Another reason why I liked this story is because of the action and drama that goes on in Slam's life. I felt some of his battles he had to face as well. Like the part when Slam wanted to play in a real team in his school so bad but he couldn't because his grades were low. Finally I liked this story because of it's ending. When Slam get's in a fight with his friend Ice because he saw him dealing with crack to a girl with Ice. I think Slam did the right thing to end their friendship because anyone dealing with drugs is most likely a bad influence for you. This taught me to pick my friends wisely and if you put your heart into anything you can become successful. I recommend this book to anyone who really likes to watch basketball, like myself, and see all the action and drama that goes on in someone's life.