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Playing for Pizza (Paperback)

by John Grisham (Author)
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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd (5 Jun 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099519887
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099519881
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 10,560 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.


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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.
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I'd play for pizza!, 11 Mar 2008
By C. Dee (Dudley, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Playing for Pizza (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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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Just awful. , 12 Jun 2008
An apathetic lazy novel from Grisham who should have had more pride than let it be published. The characters are unlikeable, the plot inextricably dull and the best place for this is in the bin. Never before have I resented a book in this way. I normally give my paperbacks to the charity shop, but I actually threw this in the fire and donated a few pounds instead. Avoid.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy Read, Not your usual Grisham, 9 Sep 2008
By D. G. Knight "David K" (County Durham UK) - See all my reviews
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Having read every Grisham book, every now and again you get something different. This is one such instance. Yes, JG has build his name and reputation on courtroom/legal issues and tales of the deep south but when you can tell a story like JG, I think its great that he deviates from his normal path from time to time. Skipping Christmas and Bleachers were other examples.
This book is quite simply an easy read. A nice story in a nice setting. JG manages to describe the sumptious food and the Italian passion for the game like no other. I really enjoyed it. Whilst his other stuff is page turning with readers wanting to know the next twist in the plot, this is still a page turner because its so well written and we want to know how sucessful the main character is going to be in his new life. In summary a good read, perfect for holidays.
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3.0 out of 5 stars More Meat required
Having read this book in quicktime, I just felt that at the end , having not put the book down, that there was something missing. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Betty

4.0 out of 5 stars Different but a good easy read
Certainly a different John Grisham and - for different reasons to usual - un put downable. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Light? yes. Easy read? Yes. But enjoyable for all that
Published 3 months ago by John J

2.0 out of 5 stars Mindless and rather patronising, but ok-ish
Not your typical John Grisham novel, this feels like it was dashed off in his spare time when he was thinking about something else. Read more
Published 3 months ago by T. Lewis

4.0 out of 5 stars Light, frothy and thoroughly enjoyable
I was very surprised that this book has so many negative reviews. I found it very enjoyable and amusing, and I don't even like American football. Read more
Published 4 months ago by E. M. Skupinska

3.0 out of 5 stars Just Average
I think if you have read Grisham before you will be a bit disappointed.
I found the book a bit flat, except during certain parts where a football game is described... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Antonio Bernardi

1.0 out of 5 stars Total and utter drivel - don't waste your time reading it
What an awful book. John Grisham has been an easy read in the past but this book has ensured I won't bother reading any more of his work. Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. Haywood

1.0 out of 5 stars Spend the money on pizza instead
I mistakenly bought this book on the assumption that it would be typical Grisham-style gripping reading or at least interesting. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Susan Books

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this just because it's JG.
I can understand why people have been critical of this book - it's because they are used to, hope for and expect legal thrillers. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. T. Butcher

3.0 out of 5 stars good but not great
i kinda enjoyed this book but it isnt a good as his legal based thrillers. its the story of third rate quarterback who finds himself playing in Parma, Italy. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Lindymck

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid as a standalone title
A good tale, a solid protagonist I could believe in. Like 'The Broker' it's obvious Grisham is relating tales from his own travels through life and also that he has contractual... Read more
Published 9 months ago by M. Williams

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