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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: 2.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
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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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4 of 4 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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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this book, 22 Jul 2008
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Junk. In the acknowledgments at the back Grisham reveals this books is loosely based on people and players he met in Italy. It's as if he wrote it as a thanks for the hospitality he'd received and in the hope that some sucker bought it for a screen play. it's lazy. the plot's predictable. you'd be better buying a travel guide to Italy than this tripe.
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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 14 days 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 1 month 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 5 months ago by M. Williams

3.0 out of 5 stars Panthers show their claws . . .
Playing for Pizza is not the usual Grisham Courtroom/Corporate drama. Actually, there is a judge in it, a 220lb psychotic linebacker called Franco and the leading man does get... Read more
Published 6 months ago by tallpete33

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than Pizza
I read some of the reviews and wondered if they read the same book I did. I really enjoyed this book. Read more
Published 7 months ago by M. Erwin

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Waste Your Money
This is a very poor book and a big disappointment for any Grisham fan. It smacks of Grisham having to churn out something to meet a contract rather than the normal standard of his... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. P. L. Pratt

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