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| Original Title: | Playing For Pizza |
| ISBN: | 0385525001 (ISBN13: 9780385525008) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Rick Dockery |
| Setting: | Parma(Italy) |
John Grisham
Hardcover | Pages: 262 pages Rating: 3.44 | 42715 Users | 4111 Reviews
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| Title | : | Playing for Pizza |
| Author | : | John Grisham |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 262 pages |
| Published | : | September 4th 2007 by Doubleday Books (first published 2007) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Sports. Cultural. Italy. Football. Contemporary. Novels. Adult Fiction |
Explanation As Books Playing for Pizza
Rick Dockery was the third-string quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. In the AFC Championship game against Denver, 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 laughingstock and, of course, was immediately cut by the Browns and shunned by all other teams.But all Rick knows is 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–for the mighty Panthers of Parma, Italy.
Yes, Italians do play American football, to one degree or another, and the Parma Panthers desperately want a former NFL player–any former NFL player–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, has never been to Europe, and doesn’t speak or understand a word of Italian. To say that Italy holds a few surprises for Rick Dockery would be something of an understatement.
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Ratings: 3.44 From 42715 Users | 4111 ReviewsCritique Based On Books Playing for Pizza
"Playing for pizza" is quite a strange book. Despite being written by Grisham, one of my favorite writers, it is so unlike his typical books, that I could have guessed it was written by, I dunno, Jodi Picoult or someone else, had I not known who actually wrote it. Now this book's also strange because it has no plot. Basically it's sort of a simplified diary of Rick's life in Italy, or, more like an account of what did he eat, where did he eat, what did he drink, where did he drink, what cafe,Great beach read-which is exactly where I read it.
A Book for all Seasons topic: something edible in the titleRick is not a charming guy. And no matter what he may think, being this seasons AFC goat wont get him a place on another football team; well, unless he wants to travel to Italy.
The author grabbed me by the arm and took me on a no-holds-barred, light-hearted adventure through the streets of Parma, Italy and into the world of football - served up Italian style. I eagerly assumed the role of tourist in this charming tucked-away city, sampled wonderful local wines, consumed mouth-watering pastas and cheeses and came to appreciate the hospitable charm of the warm, colorful people reserved only for the fortunate few. Needless to say, I was enthralled to visit there. John
I enjoyed seeing this guy make choices and changes in his life for the better. I didnt want it to end.REVIEWERS OPINION:Most of my reviews are on romance novels, so this is off genre for me. This is sports fiction plus some human relationships fiction. I liked it. It reminded me of underdog sports teams and/or athletes finding success or doing something positive. I did not understand some of the football jargon, but I enjoyed the story. As a side note, I believe this author is best known for his
What a fun book to read. This is not a typical Grisham book.It takes place mostly in Parma, Italy. Rick or "Reek" as he is called in Italy, is the laughing stock of the NFL and reluctantly takes the only job he can get as a quarterback for the Parma Panthers for a very low salary, a room and, a car to use.He is a fish out of water, but treated like a God. Food, food, food.....you won't believe the food. I really enjoyed the small community and how Reek was pulled in. You should enjoy it too.If
A good rule to live by is that any book that has detailed descriptions of Italian meals is worth reading. I found Playing for Pizza very enjoyable and no exception to that rule. It tells the story of Rick Dockery, a journeyman third string quarterback in the NFL, who after a disastorous game in which he was the goat, can only find work on a semi-pro football team in Parma, Italy. Somewhat predictably, he rediscovers his love of the game, is welcomed by his gregarious teamates, and discovers the
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