Larger	Bleachers (Audio CD) (Unabridged) Author: John Grisham		Audio book costs 2 credits.
	Book Information Publisher: Random House Audio Book Type: Audio CD Rating: 20 ISBN-13: 9780739310168 - ISBN-10: 073931016X Publication Date: 2003 Book Reviews

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 -Â-before he can get on with his life, the stakes are especially high.

Good old boys and football--it's hard to separate the two. Grisham's story of small-town Southerners who live for football is told mainly through dialogue, both internal and external. The downside of this production is Grisham's flat delivery and lack of acting ability. Writers often can hear dialogue clearly enough in their minds, but the verbalizing is no easy task. If you're wondering what Grisham sounds like, this is a great opportunity; if you love good acting and narration, this isn't. Middle-aged regret and crises abound among the characters, the common thread being their love of Coach.

Note: 4 sound discs (4.5 hrs.) : digital.