Items related to 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.
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.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
"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." (Daily Express)
"Playing for Pizza is well plotted and shows Grisham's gift for coming up with twists and appealing minor characters." (Sunday Times)
"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." (Sunday Express)
"Grisham's writing takes on an energy and precision in this amiable novel" (TLS)
Book Description:
"Playing for Pizza is well plotted and shows Grisham's gift for coming up with twists and appealing minor characters." (Sunday Times)
"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." (Sunday Express)
"Grisham's writing takes on an energy and precision in this amiable novel" (TLS)
AN AMERICAN CLASSIC FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLING MASTER THRILLER WRITER.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherCentury
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 1846053692
- ISBN 13 9781846053696
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages272
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Playing for Pizza
Published by
Penguin Random House
(2007)
ISBN 10: 1846053692
ISBN 13: 9781846053696
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 39834249-6
Buy Used
£ 3.30
Convert currency
Stock Image
Playing for Pizza
Published by
Dell Publishing
(2007)
ISBN 10: 1846053692
ISBN 13: 9781846053696
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00054118373
Buy Used
£ 5.07
Convert currency
Stock Image
Playing for Pizza
Published by
Dell Publishing
(2007)
ISBN 10: 1846053692
ISBN 13: 9781846053696
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.15. Seller Inventory # G1846053692I5N00
Buy Used
£ 5.19
Convert currency
Stock Image
Playing for Pizza
Published by
Dell Publishing
(2007)
ISBN 10: 1846053692
ISBN 13: 9781846053696
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR004254520
Buy Used
£ 0.80
Convert currency
Stock Image
Playing for Pizza
Published by
Century 01/01/2007
(2007)
ISBN 10: 1846053692
ISBN 13: 9781846053696
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9781846053696
Buy Used
£ 2.43
Convert currency
Stock Image
Playing for Pizza
Published by
Dell Publishing
(2007)
ISBN 10: 1846053692
ISBN 13: 9781846053696
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 0.57. Seller Inventory # 1846053692-2-4
Buy Used
£ 7.17
Convert currency
Stock Image
Playing for Pizza
Published by
Dell Publishing
(2007)
ISBN 10: 1846053692
ISBN 13: 9781846053696
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.57. Seller Inventory # 1846053692-2-3
Buy Used
£ 7.17
Convert currency
Stock Image
Playing for Pizza
Published by
Dell Publishing
(2007)
ISBN 10: 1846053692
ISBN 13: 9781846053696
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Fair. Buy with confidence! Book is in acceptable condition with wear to the pages, binding, and some marks within 0.57. Seller Inventory # bk1846053692xvz189zvxacp
Buy Used
£ 7.18
Convert currency
Stock Image
Playing for Pizza
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. Condition: Good. All orders are dispatched the following working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we have over 500,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Seller Inventory # mon0006351233
Buy Used
£ 2.44
Convert currency
Stock Image
Playing for Pizza
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. Condition: Very Good. All orders are dispatched the following working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we have over 500,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Seller Inventory # mon0006867188
Buy Used
£ 2.88
Convert currency