About the book
From the No. 1 bestselling master thriller writer comes an American classic...
Playing for Position
Rick Dockery is an NFL quarterback who can’t catch a break. One huge mistake makes him a national laughing stock overnight, and no team will touch him.
Playing for Pizza
But all Rick knows is football, and he needs to find a team. Against all odds, Rick gets his break – as star quarterback for the Panthers… of Parma, Italy.
Playing for Pride
Rick doesn’t speak a word of Italian, and the crowds there aren’t exactly NFL-standard. But football americano is about more than fame, and home comes in the most unlikely of packages.
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PRAISE FOR JOHN GRISHAM
'A master at the art of deft characterisation and the skilful delivery of hair-raising crescendos!' - Irish Independent
'John Grisham is the master of legal fiction' - Jodi Picoult
'The best thriller writer alive!!' - Ken Follett
'John Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing, fast-paced thrillers' - Telegraph
'Grisham is a superb and instinctive storyteller' - The Times
'Grisham's storytelling genius reminds us that when it comes to legal drama, the master is in a league of his own...' - Daily Record
'Masterful - when Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they're not just alive, they are pulsating!' - Mirror
'A giant of the thriller genre' - TimeOut
Editions of Playing for Pizza
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099557265
- EBook
- ISBN 9781407059433
Read an Excerpt
From the No. 1 bestselling master thriller writer comes an American classic...
Playing for Position
Rick Dockery is an NFL quarterback who can’t catch a break. One huge mistake makes him a national laughing stock overnight, and no team will touch him.
Playing for Pizza
But all Rick knows is football, and he needs to find a team. Against all odds, Rick gets his break – as star quarterback for the Panthers… of Parma, Italy.
Playing for Pride
Rick doesn’t speak a word of Italian, and the crowds there aren’t exactly NFL-standard. But football americano is about more than fame, and home comes in the most unlikely of packages.
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PRAISE FOR JOHN GRISHAM
'A master at the art of deft characterisation and the skilful delivery of hair-raising crescendos!' - Irish Independent
'John Grisham is the master of legal fiction' - Jodi Picoult
'The best thriller writer alive!!' - Ken Follett
'John Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing, fast-paced thrillers' - Telegraph
'Grisham is a superb and instinctive storyteller' - The Times
'Grisham's storytelling genius reminds us that when it comes to legal drama, the master is in a league of his own...' - Daily Record
'Masterful - when Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they're not just alive, they are pulsating!' - Mirror
'A giant of the thriller genre' - TimeOut
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playing for Pizza about?
From the No. 1 bestselling master thriller writer comes an American classic...
Playing for Position
Rick Dockery is an NFL quarterback who can’t catch a break. One huge mistake makes him a national laughing stock overnight, and no team will touch him.
Playing for Pizza
But all Rick knows is football, and he needs to find a team. Against all odds, Rick gets his break – as star quarterback for the Panthers… of Parma, Italy.
Playing for Pride
Rick doesn’t speak a word of Italian, and the crowds there aren’t exactly NFL-standard. But football americano is about more than fame, and home comes in the most unlikely of packages.
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PRAISE FOR JOHN GRISHAM
'A master at the art of deft characterisation and the skilful delivery of hair-raising crescendos!' - Irish Independent
'John Grisham is the master of legal fiction' - Jodi Picoult
'The best thriller writer alive!!' - Ken Follett
'John Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing, fast-paced thrillers' - Telegraph
'Grisham is a superb and instinctive storyteller' - The Times
'Grisham's storytelling genius reminds us that when it comes to legal drama, the master is in a league of his own...' - Daily Record
'Masterful - when Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they're not just alive, they are pulsating!' - Mirror
'A giant of the thriller genre' - TimeOut
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Playing for Pizza?
Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Ball sports / ball games > Football variants and related games > American football
Where can I read a sample of Playing for Pizza?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780099557265
How long is Playing for Pizza and how many pages does it have?
Playing for Pizza has 336 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Playing for Pizza?
John Grisham
Who is the Publisher of the book Playing for Pizza?
Random House
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Playing for Pizza is available as paperback(ISBN 9780099557265) and ebook(ISBN 9781407059433)
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