I wasn't going to buy this book since it was so "out of the norm" from the typical lawyer stories. I was happily surprised. The break from the norm was very well recieved. Good, strong story . . . and very well told.

Grisham is a fantastic writer and most of what he writes I'd rate with five stars. But this one - Ugh! Not at all up to his standards. He should have this one recalled. Every one of his law or court related fiction are excellent. The Innocent Man is only a 4 star, so it is certainly well worth reading, also.

my mom gave me the book and told me to read it. she said this will relate to you in every way possible. as soon as i opened bleachers i was hooked until i finished the book. it reminds me of my high school football team in every aspect, the players, the traditions, how the town looks up to them, and most of all the coach. it makes me think of waking up at four in the morning and working out just to play ten games in a football season, and maybe more if your lucky. if you love football and you want to relive memories of those days on the field bleachers is a great read.

You will ask yourself if you saw this movie? I have read other John Grisham novels and he will always be one of my favorite storytellers. However, this one didn't do much for me. Good thing I'm a big sports fan and love football. If you don't know football, you should kindly put this book down. Wouldn't put this one into a John Grisham Gift Box Set.

Generall I love Grisham's work.
But this book seemed 'rushed' to get it out i guess is the only way to put it.
Way too much 'game' fillers, and you could tell the ending by the first 40 pages.
The revalation, was not that thrilling, expected but not the way it happened.

A football buff would enjoy this book than just the average reader, and they would only enjoy it because of the 'game' fillers.