Bleachers (Paperback) by John Grisham

from Natewheel

A very different Grisham book. It was an easy read about a former high school football star who returns to his home town after many years. It was an enjoyable read, but in the end I felt like it lacked any real "punch" like a typical Grisham book would have.

from lindseyrivers

I think this book will be most appreciated by 30 something year old men from small southern towns who played football in High School. As a 29 year old female from a small southern football town, I got it. It just didn't resonate with me like I think it would the target audience. An emotional read...

from jonwwil

This is an interesting little book. And when I say "little," I mean it - at just 163 pages, I'd call it a novella myself, even though it says "A NOVEL" right there on the cover. I'm a high school football junkie - as much for the human drama it provides as for the action on the field - so I thoug...

from JenniferRobb

This book is a departure from the legal fiction with which John Grisham established himself. In this book, a number of former football players return to the town of Messina to hold vigil for and then mourn their former coach, Eddie Rake. One of those players is Neely Crenshaw, a former star quart...

from sallyawolf

Bleachers By John GrishamSometimes a sports team is the back bone and life blood of a whole town. In this booka infamous coach is dieing. His death has brought everyone back to their hometown to honor him. In the process they lay to rest more then just a great man. They learn to accept the power ...