This was a one day read, one of those easy little beach books, but it was well done. The plot was very relatable to a large number of the population im sure, even if it doesn't parallel you exactly, you can see some similarities. The characters were all well done and played their roles to a T. There was nothing exactly special about the book, nothing to deserve a four or five star rating, but it was definitely worth a read. ( )

First edition as new

A great read, short and for the most part a good flow.
Anyone who has ever participated in any group or team activity , whether it be sports, scouts, church, sewing, music, etc..., will appreciate this. ( )

Not one of his best. ( )

If you're looking for a book about a bunch of stereotypical "all-American" jocks who peaked in high school then you've definitely come to the right place... I actually feel sorry for the characters in this book. Not because of the loss of their beloved coach but because they're all so stuck in the past that they don't have futures. I think to be 30+ years old and still longing for your high-school glory days is just sad.

Now a few words about Coach Rake...
I firmly believe that he was a horrible, horrible man. He treated everyone in his life poorly especially the football players. He was cold and mean and all of the players admitted to strongly disliking, sometimes even hating him. His poor treatment of his football players even results in severe physical injury and death. He was even fired for it. Yet he was still idolized and called a hero and treated like such. I know if I had a coach that treated me this way, I wouldn't keep playing and definitely wouldn't attend his funeral.... ( )