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Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD (Unabridged)
Book Description:
High school all-American Neely Crenshaw was probably the best quarterback ever to play for the legendary Messina Spartans. Fifteen years have gone by since those glory days, and Neely has come home to Messina to bury Coach Eddie Rake, the man who molded the Spartans into an unbeatable football dynasty.
Now, as Coach Rake’s “boys” sit in the bleachers waiting for the dimming field lights to signal his passing, they replay the old games, relive the old glories, and try to decide once and for all whether they love Eddie Rake – or hate him. For Neely Crenshaw, a man who must finally forgive his coach –-- and himself – before he can get on with his life, the stakes are especially high.
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7 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book differs quite a bit from his usual lawyer tales, and is quite a bit slower. It's interesting to see a different side to his writing, but I did not prefer it.
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6 member(s) found this review helpful.
Bleachers is an OK book, but in my opinion, not one of Grisham's best.
5 member(s) found this review helpful.
I love Grisham's voice in all his novels. This was a departure from the legal mystery genre, but it was an easy, enjoyable read. Great for any football fan, anyone from a small town, or who feels nostalgic about their high school "glory days."
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is more literary than what John Grisham usually writes. Standing alone as a departure from his courtroom dramas with all the mystery and suspense, Bleachers shows a new side of Grisham as a writer. He can write in other genres and still be the well-loved author whose characters come off the page.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Even though I am not a football fan, this is an excellent book. Really captures the feeling of hometowns, team spirit and friendship in the face of adversity.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Different book for Grisham, but not bad. I prefer his courtroom action over this though.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Not a John Grisham typical book. I think he went home for his High School Reunion and Forgot how to write. I did not enjoy this one and I have Read ALL of his books.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Nice writing from John Grisham as always. However, this was by far my most favorite of his because it was out of the norm for him. Touching story of a high school football coach and the lives he impacted throughout his life, in a good way or a bad way.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was an okay summer read, but not much like John Grisham's other novels. Expect this to be different, but good.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
THIS WOULD BE A GREAT BOOK TO GET A TEEN BOY OR A MAN TO READ SOMETHING. BUT IT'S A WELL TOLD STORY AND GOOD EVEN IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW A LOT ABOUT FOOTBALL. IT'S ABOUT WHAT THEY LEARN FROM BEING ON A TEAM AND FROM A SPECIAL COACH. RELATIONSHIPS AS IMPORTANT AS THE FOOTBALL ITSELF.
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A young man's home coming to a small town helps him deal with his past and a future.
This is a quick read, but it appears to be most interesting to those who enjoy reading descriptions high school football plays. The book does have some interesting messages, but I got bored reading the sports stuff.
Not the usual Grisham. The writing is good but I definitely prefer his legal books. This was too slow.
Jeannie S. (This book is in excellent condition. The spine is not creased. It is like new.
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