Rucker Park Setup -- reviewed by Arinze Mgbemena

          This book is an interesting read for those who enjoy basketball and emotional readings. The book talks about these two boys named J.R and Mackey. J.R has known Mackey ever since they were in preschool. They have been through so much together especially when J.R.'s mother died,Mackey was there with him crying with his father by there sides holding them. The boys have dreams of winning a Rucker park tournament, this has been their dream ever since they were little and watching some of the great street ball players play their game on the Rucker Park Court, and they have worked their way into finally getting on a team and into a tournament. But while getting ready and prepared for the tournament, 2 horrible deaths occur first the death of J.R.'s father and then the murder of J.R., Mackey knows J.R's murderer and the murderer knows that Mackey is well aware of what he did to his friend J.R. With those deaths happening Mackey is forced to go through life and the tournament without of the two most important people in his life, and to also keep clear of J.R.'s killer who is watching Mackey's every move while he is playing in the tournament. 
          I really enjoyed this book because it talked about two friends that were following their dreams until one of them left which made things difficult for one, but also inspired him to work hard and win it for his loved ones. It also talks about loneliness and having no one with you when you're following and leaving your dream while at the same time it talks about fear of someone watching you and making sure you keep quiet or they will hurt you. This book is a very great book to read if you're searching for a book to read about achievements in memory of those who have passed away.