Apr 13, 20222501whip rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I appreciated reading a book that was not filled with lots of dead bodies. Entertaining book and a quick read, reflects the struggles we all have as humans.
Jun 03, 2021writermala rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book shows that John Grisham can write novels which are not crime thrillers. "Bleachers" is a football story. The town of Messina lives for its High School football team and when Eddie Rake is hired as the coach the team gets a life.…
Jul 30, 2019NedSu rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
In a way, this is probably John Grisham at his best. He is a great storyteller, and this is they kind of story in which he excels. It is a very short novel, devoid of unnecessary character backgrounds. I would call it Friday Night lites.…
Jan 04, 2019Ephriam rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Not a typical John Grisham novel but a good one worth reading. You do not have to be an american football fan as the topic of football is not the real theme of the story. Grisham could have used any sport such as UK Football, hockey,…
A patron review from the Adult Summer Game: "This was a very quick read as it is only 163 pages and can be completed in single, dedicated sitting. In this story, former high school football players return to their hometown of Messina due…
Jul 09, 2014markjoyce rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Totally loved this book. I don't like football and don't understand it ~ but that didn't put me off. If you go beyond that, it is a great little book with interesting characters.
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Nov 09, 2012
Another detour for the almighty Grisham—this one isn’t so great. Bleachers is a slim volume with very little plot or character development.
Coach Eddie Rake is dying, and his former players have returned to Messina to say goodbye to the…
Nov 10, 2011paisano rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
For those of us who played High School football, you will enjoy this short trip down memory lane, particularly if you had a coach who was tough as nails.
May 28, 201022950010897650 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Not too exciting, but very interesting and dramatic. The usual good reading from Grisham. Also very strongly recommend 'Playing for Pizza', Heartwarming and funny.
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