Playing for Pizza: A Novel
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Rick Dockery was the third-string quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. In the AFC Championship game against Denver, to the surprise and shock of virtually everyone, Rick really 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 additional 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 ex- NFL player–any ex- 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 know a word of Italian. To say that Italy holds a few surprises for Rick Dockery would be something of an understatement.Amazon.com Review
Playing for Pizza: A Q&A with John Grisham
Q: American football in Italy seems like an unlikely theme for a John Grisham novel. What was the inspiration for
Playing for Pizza?
A: Three years ago when I was in Bologna researching “The Broker”, I learned American football. One of my guides in the area played football for the Bologna Warriors for 10 years. I couldn’t judge that American football really existed there, but the more I heard about it the more intrigued I became.
Q: There is some fantastic football writing in this novel. What kind of research was involved in capturing how this American institution is played in tiny town Italy?
A: The only way to research the book was to go to Parma and watch a game. The coach is an American who played at Illinois State, and he proved to be extremely valuable. I met many of the Italian players and the tale simply unfolded.
Q: Language of research, you write lovingly of Italian food and wine in this book. What’s your thought of the perfect Italian meal?
A: First course: prosicutto and melon; second course: stuffed tortellini; third course: roasted stuffed capon, all served with a fantastic Barolo wine.
Q: Lacking giving away too much of the plot, your protagonist falls in like by the novel’s end. Did you know when you ongoing writing that Rick would get the girl?
A: Of course.
Q: You have a new officially authorized thriller coming in January 2008. Can you give us any hints about what to expect?
A: I really don’t like to talk about a book until it’s finished. Sorry. But it will not be another work of non-fiction, nor will it be about football. Lots of lawyers in the next one.
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This poor writing makes one marvel if Grisham is only interested in raising funds for disseminating his politic views. For that reason it is permanently worthy to boycott Grisham’s tracks merely on political grounds. Avoid this one and all Grisham tomes. He is unworthy of support. this is worth a zero review, but that option isn’t available.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
Dreadful. Even if you are in an airport with nothing to read do not get this book.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
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Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
I can’t even end this book, it’s so terrible. I’m giving up on Grisham.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
Makes you want to go out and order a pizza. Another winner by John Grisham.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5