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mbenzz's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. This was the first John Grisham book I've read and it was wonderful. I don't like legal, courtroom drama books, so I've never cared to read his stuff before, but this is NOTHING like that.
This is the story of Neely Crenshaw coming home after being gone for 15 years. The once All-American football hero in a town that lives, breathes and eats football. His old coach Eddie Rake is dying, and many of the past players of his 30+ years as a coach are coming home to say good-bye. Rake was known as one of the toughest, meanest, and most accomplished coaches in the state. The guys never knew whether they loved him, or hated him.
This book is about the personal struggle Neely goes through to let go of his past glory days as a hero, get over a career-ending injury, and finally forgive a coach who made these boys men.
I really recommend this book, if your a fan of Grisham's normal legal stuff, then you'll probably hate it, but for the rest of us, it's a very short read that'll take you back to the good 'ol days. I only hope he comes out with more books like this.
This is the story of Neely Crenshaw coming home after being gone for 15 years. The once All-American football hero in a town that lives, breathes and eats football. His old coach Eddie Rake is dying, and many of the past players of his 30+ years as a coach are coming home to say good-bye. Rake was known as one of the toughest, meanest, and most accomplished coaches in the state. The guys never knew whether they loved him, or hated him.
This book is about the personal struggle Neely goes through to let go of his past glory days as a hero, get over a career-ending injury, and finally forgive a coach who made these boys men.
I really recommend this book, if your a fan of Grisham's normal legal stuff, then you'll probably hate it, but for the rest of us, it's a very short read that'll take you back to the good 'ol days. I only hope he comes out with more books like this.
cricket1988's review against another edition
5.0
i really liked this book it made me like football more
cath518's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
Neely Crenshaw was a high school All American quarterback for the Messina Spartans and was coached under the legendary Coach Eddie Rake. Fifteen years have gone by since Neely’s glory days and he has returned to Messina to bury Coach Rake. As former football players sit in the bleachers telling stories, they are also waiting for the news to arrive of the Coach’s passing.
This is not a legal thriller but a book about football. It is well-told and fast-paced. A good, quick read.
fistpuncher's review
3.0
An interesting book. Not much plot depth, but interesting characters. A good, short read. Not your typical Grisham novel (this coming from someone who has now read to Grisham novels).
nokisuu's review against another edition
1.0
Please remind me never to read another Grisham in my life again.
robyng317's review
3.0
This was not the most exciting Grisham book, but it did have tension and suspense. The characters were well written and believable.
magpiewithpebbles's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5