"The Natural" is a 1952 novel by Bernard Malamud that was turned into a movie starring Robert Redford.
I've never seen the movie, but recently read the book, which was a quick, interesting read.
It's the story of Roy Hobbs, a baseball player whose promising chance for a major league career is abruptly halted when he's wounded by a serial killer who stalks pro athletes.
However, about 15 years later, Hobbs finally gets his chance as the newest member of the fictional New York Knights baseball team. His time with the club is rocky from the start, as the team has been on a long losing streak and morale is low.
Continue reading Malamud's 'Natural'.
