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Listening Length: 6 hours and 53 minutes
Program Type: Audiobook
Version: Unabridged
Publisher: Random House AudioBooks
Audible Release Date: 17 Oct 2007
Language: English
ASIN: B002SQ1NFA

Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (88 customer reviews)

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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 National Football League. 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 American football, and he insists that his agent, Arnie, find 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 football at 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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

For American Football fans! 19 Nov 2007

By SilentSinger TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE

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.

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful

I'd play for pizza! 11 Mar 2008

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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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful

SOMETHING DIFFERENT..... 25 Sep 2007

By Molly Peters

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

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