Rick Dockery was the third-string quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. In the deciding game at the climax of the season, to the surprise and dismay of virtually everyone, Rick actually got into the game. With a 17-point lead and just minutes to go, Rick provided what was arguably the worst single performance in the history of the NFL. Overnight, he became a national laughing stock and, of course, was immediately dropped by the Browns and shunned by all other teams. But all Rick knows is football, and he insists that his agent, Arnie, finds a team that needs him. Against enormous odds, Arnie finally locates just such a team and informs Rick that, miraculously, he can in fact now be a starting quarterback. Great says Rick – for which team? The mighty Panthers of Parma, Italy. Yes, Italians do play American football, to one degree or another, and the Parma Panthers desperately want a player from the home of American footballat their helm. So Rick reluctantly agrees to play for the Panthers – at least until a better offer comes along – and heads off to Italy. He knows nothing about Parma (not even where it is), has never been to Europe, and doesn’t speak or understand a word of Italian. To say that Italy - the land of opera, fine wines, extremely small cars, romance and football americano - holds a few surprises for Rick Dockery would be something of an understatement.
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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. -- Daily Express
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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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.
-- Sunday Express
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The new novel from John Grisham, author of eighteen bestselling novels
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By Lord Nelson
Format:Kindle Edition
Don't buy this book if you're looking for a legal thriller as you may well be disappointed. I'm a keen Grisham fan and bought the book anyway and really enjoyed the book for what it is: a feel good story about an American moving to Italy and discovering another way of life. Take the book for what it is and enjoy.
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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
By C. Dee
Format:Hardcover
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.
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Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Marion F. Cozens
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Better than his crime novels
I've never cared for Grisham's crime novels, with their lawyer heroes and villains, and was surprised to find he had extended his territory with this little book about a failed... Read more
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Not his usual genre but most enjoyable nonetheless. As with most Grisham books found it hard to put down. Read more
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Easy entertainment
I have read this book several times as it is an easy page turner that has an enjoyable plot. The book does feature description of american football that is difficult, but not... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ana
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Playing for pizza
A knowledge of American football would be an advantage with this book but it is still agood read.
It shows how versatile J G is by not staying with his usual content.
It shows how versatile J G is by not staying with his usual content.
Published 5 months ago by Jennifer Mann
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A joy to read
Not your typical Grisham edge of the seat read , bit never the less a heart warming, amusing and engrossing read. Read more
Published 6 months ago by mac
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An interesting change for Grisham
Very good book, I did not ow nothing about the American football scene but Grisham paints a great picture with a great story running alongside it
Published 6 months ago by Matty
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Not one of his better books
John Grisham write's brilliant books. However this is not one that I particularly liked possibly because it didn't involve lawyers. It was about American football. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr Gargoyle
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American Football setting
Without any real knowledge of the NFL games this book takes some reading. However it is worth the effort if only to enjoy Italian food scenes.
Published 10 months ago by Digital Dummy
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A superb story!! If you buy this you will not be disappointed. One of the best reads in a long time!!
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