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Advantages: reads like a book of fiction, great but harrowing story, compelling throughout
Disadvantages: predictable ending given the true story nature, author takes liberties with the truth

...a Grisham fan and in the early days used to positively drool awaiting the next book. However, I began to lose interest after A Painted House and since The King of Torts, whilst passable, I do not think any of his books have been anything special. In fact the last 4/5 novels merge into one and I cannot remember individual story lines. You cannot say that about The Firm or A Time To Kill. It was with a little bit of uncertainty, therefore, that I recently ...
...a non fiction book and the write up also captured my imagination. Well, I must say that I was absolutely hypnotized and read this book in one sitting. I have no idea how long it took and have no concept of time as I was captivated with the book. This is Grisham's first attempt at non fiction and overall he has been successful by largely following the same formula used for his works of fiction ie, little characterisation but built around tremendous ... Read review

Advantages: Great read and interesting storyline
Disadvantages: American Football

Background: Having recently read 'Bleachers' by John Grisham, I was keen to try another by this author, as I believe you cannot judge an author on just book. About this author: John Grisham has written 18 best selling novels. He lives in both Virginia and Mississippi with his family. 'Playing for Pizza' was written and published in 2007. Storyline of the book: Rick Dockery is in hospital having suffered concussion from the American Super Bowl ...
...the match as 3rd choice Quarterback makes him a laughing stock to most Americans. He is sacked by his club the Cleveland Browns and ridiculed by the press as 'top of the all time Goat list'. His agent Arnie, despite this finds a club that are interested and will pay him for his services. But this will be a whole new ball game for Rick as the team are the Parma Panthers. He is a well travelled professional but he didn't even know they played American ... Read review

Advantages: Deception At Its Best
Disadvantages: Confusing At Times

...He was assumed dead but the disappearance of $90 million makes everyone think otherwise, can he really get away with this? Despite many efforts no-one has been able to find the money or the man responsible, but no-one can disappear forever can they? A clever plot unfolds as an anonamous person is tipping off the people on his trail, they are getting closer to him and they know it, but every avenue dead ends. Until now...finally they have found him, ...
...retrieve the money - easier said than done. Patrick is much clever than he looks, he seems to be able to turn every bad situation to his advantage - or did he force their hand? Grisham has created a truly addictive story, once you delve into this plot you'll want to know whats going on behind the scenes - what aren't you being told. Only at the end will you discover the truth behind the tale. Patrick may have been able to leave his wife behind ... Read review

Advantages: Mind-gripping and exciting
Disadvantages: Similar read to all his other novels

This is a fantastic book. John Grisham is a fantastic writter, i havent read a bad book written by him yet!!!! I Would definately recommend this particular book. In some ways similar to the other books written by John Grisham yet in some ways it has a different content...I dont want to give to much information away though!!!! This book is a very easy read and again mind-gripping in the sense that when i started to read it I didnt want to put it down ... Read review

Advantages: moving, emotionally charged,hard to put down
Disadvantages: a little far fetched

This is not the usual legal wrangling thriller type book that one could expect from John Grisham, however does not fail to impress and is right up there in the top 3 faves of mine that he has written. The book starts of introducing us to the family of an elderly man who has just died and the lawyer has to carry out his last wishes and divide up the estate amongst a greedy family who inevitably are left feeling hard done by. It is not however as straight ...
...in material things. Grisham leads the lawyer through various ordeals to get to the beneficiary and then provides further excitement as the two become close and offers a stark contrast between the modern world we live in and the poverty that others live in. I found this book to be great and I was not disappointed by it at all. I would definitely recommend it to any Grisham fan, however it is not based around the usual legal lines, so try one of the ... Read review