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Bleachers: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: John Grisham Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2003 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780739310175

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

39

Longest Chapter Length:

07:41 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

05:10 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

06:39 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

56

Publisher Description

High school all-American Neely Crenshaw was probably the best quarterback ever to play for the legendary Messina Spartans. Fifteen years have gone by since those glory days, and Neely has come home to Messina to bury Coach Eddie Rake, the man who molded the Spartans into an unbeatable football dynasty. Now, as Coach Rake’s “boys” sit in the bleachers waiting for the dimming field lights to signal his passing, they replay the old games, relive the old glories, and try to decide once and for all whether they love Eddie Rake – or hate him. For Neely Crenshaw, a man who must finally forgive his coach – and himself – before he can get on with his life, the stakes are especially high.

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"I read this book in High School my senior year and loved it. I remember thinking my teacher did an awesome job finding a full class reading that all the students would enjoy. The story draws you in, and you find yourself as conflicted as the main character over many of the same events."

— Crystal (4 out of 5 stars)

Bleachers Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.340909090909091 out of 53.340909090909091 out of 53.340909090909091 out of 53.340909090909091 out of 53.340909090909091 out of 5 (3.34)
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2 Stars: 11
1 Stars: 1
Narration: 4.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 5 (4.50)
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Story: 4.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 5 (4.50)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Colleen Kelly, 9/2/2022
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — Mike Corney, 6/13/2022
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This book is unlike most that I've read and certainly not the traditional Grisham novel. It is essential the memories of small town football players that have come home to await the passing of their terminally ill football coach. It has a good message and is a quick read. "

    — David, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Should be read by anyone who thought they were a big deal in high school. "

    — Hapzydeco, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Decent. This might have been a bit better had I played or had a passionate love for high school football. It also made me glad that I didn't play high school football. "

    — nate, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I like Grisham's football tales. He does a good job capturing the truth in small town atmospheres. "

    — Joshua, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I didn't even give it one star. It just reminded me how much I dislike football, and I never did finish this book. "

    — Nicole, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " not the usual Grisham book, but I did enjoy it. "

    — Judie, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " If you have played a down of football in your life, whether it be 1st grade Pee-wee league or the NFL, you will love this book. If you haven't dont bother picking it up. "

    — Kev, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Not Grisham's usual. A little disappointing. I couldn't finish it, not because it was that good, but I wanted to get to the end and start a different book. Names were a little weird too: Silo, Hindu, Neely..who names their sons that? "

    — Dottie, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " growing up - everyone had their equivalent of "eddie rake" - thought this book was wonderfully nostalgic and did a nice job of capturing the impact that certain people have had and continue to have on our lives... "

    — Erin, 1/18/2014

About John Grisham

John Grisham is the author of more than thirty-five novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and seven novels for young readers. Thirty-three of his crime thrillers have made the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list