Mandy D. (MLLoudRed) reviewed on 1/6/2008 + 33 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 5

I haven't read any of Grisham's other books, but from what I understand, this is a different style for him. This story is of an American football player whose only hope of playing another season lies in the small town of Parma, Italy, of Parmesan cheese fame. Rick Dockery arrives dressed in Florida golf wear and not sure what to expect. What he finds is a team that plays for the love of the game, not for money, and a comradery that crosses language barriers. He also finds a different culture, that appreciates long meals with good food and good company. I got lost in some of the football details of the story, but the characters were so well portrayed that it didn't even matter. Definitely worth all the attention it received.

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