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Grisham comes into his own. The man knows how to crank up the tension, we are soon on the edge of our seats. Read this book, enjoy it.
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Playing for Pizza is a lyrical page-turner and a gasp-inducing reminder of the scope of this man's genius with the written word. Grisham is something of a Da Vinci with words. He can blow your brains out with the power of truth or paint pictures that magically reveal the reality beneath. This is a smooth, satisfying and delightful read.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Grisham steps away from the legal world to write about the tribulations of American Football player Rick Dockery and his enforced move to Palma, Italy to play for local team `The Panthers'. Although it takes a while for him to adjust, Rick soon falls in love with the locals and shares their lust for food, architecture and most of all, football.
Although this book doesn't make a huge amount of sense if you don't understand the intricacies of the Superbowl, the intricate descriptions of the gastronomic delights and architecture will warm even the frostiest of readers. There's also quite a nice love story woven into the book, which juxtaposes nicely with the match play.
Although this book doesn't make a huge amount of sense if you don't understand the intricacies of the Superbowl, the intricate descriptions of the gastronomic delights and architecture will warm even the frostiest of readers. There's also quite a nice love story woven into the book, which juxtaposes nicely with the match play.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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As with the other reviews this isn't your typical John Grisham book. Yet, I thoroughly enjoyed it. So much I was disappointed when I had finished reading it! The idea of this book is based upon a washed up American footballer,giving his career a go in Italy. However, this doesn't mean you have to be interested in American Football to like it. Grisham, sets the scenes brilliantly, and makes you think you are actually in Parma, and want to be Italian. It really gives you a feel for what living in another culture is like,, the American Football is there because it's something that is an unusual and unexpected thing in this part of the world! Great stuff, a good change from the court room battles of previous novels.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I really enjoyed this book it is not the typical Grisham thriller Which really do not interest me any more. This the story of Pro quarterback Rick Dockery who has become the laughing stock of the NFL. The team his agent can find him is an Italian team that plays in a European league. This is a fish out of water story, Rick Has never been to Europe and knows nothing about Italy and all he knows about Italians is from watching American gangster movies. This of course makes from some cute and funny situations. While not a thriller the book does have some surprising twists. Good entertaining, feel good read! For aother fish out of water story I highly recommend "Across the High Lonesome!" it will have you laughing and crying!
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Playing for Pizza John Grisham
Another great novel from this prolific writer.The novel is about an itinerate American Football player who can no longer get work in the National Football League and whose agent as... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. R. W. Pagram
A good read!!
First of all, I'm not at all surprised that so many people rated the book so low because typical Grisham fans would BUT I'm a typical Grisham fan and take pride in the fact that... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Rock85
Great Story
Did not think that the story would be that good, Couldn't put it down. Typical John Grisham could be true story
Published 7 months ago by Mr. P. J. Roderick
An average Grisham novel
As with any Grisham novel Playing for Pizza was an engaging read. Rick Dockery was a failed NFL quarterback having provided one of the most laughed at performances ever in an AFC... Read more
Published 9 months ago by C. Kidd
Out of his comfort zone?
Much as I like John Grisham, I felt that this was not one of his better books. It felt more lightweight, no depth to the story. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Fisher
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I was given this as a present so I had to read it - all the way to the end. Boy was I exhausted when I go there. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Noel
Something a bit different
Not your usual Grisham fayre at all so no surprise many fans are disappointed with this book. I found it a very enjoyable read overall, well written and easy to read. Read more
Published 15 months ago by whitehart
Not as bad as many on here say...
I'd give this 3.5 stars if I could. Nothing special, typical Grisham, but an OK read if you wish to give the brain cells a day off. Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. J. Nicholson
Very Poor
I've read quite a lot of John Grisham's books. Some are amazing, others a little disappointing. But this one was the poorest John Grisham book that i have read. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Victoria Megginson
Rubbish. Literally.
I too usually pass on the books I've read, unless they are so wonderful I know I'll read them again and again. I'm afraid this one went in the bin. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mizz Fitzz
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