Playing for Pizza
by John Grisham
Playing for Pizza by John Grisham holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.41 out of 5, based on 34.6K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 262 pages.
About 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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Grisham |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 262 |
| Kindle Price | $8.99 |
| Genres | Fiction, Sports, Fiction, Travel, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.41 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 34,577 |
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What genre is Playing for Pizza?
Playing for Pizza is categorized as Fiction, Sports, Fiction, Travel. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is Playing for Pizza worth reading?
Based on 34.6K reader ratings, Playing for Pizza has an average score of 3.41 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is Playing for Pizza?
Playing for Pizza has 262 pages.
Who wrote Playing for Pizza?
Playing for Pizza was written by John Grisham. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for Playing for Pizza?
The ISBN-13 for Playing for Pizza is 9780385525010.0.
How much does Playing for Pizza cost on Kindle?
Playing for Pizza is available on Kindle for $8.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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