69 pages 2 hours read

Buzz Bissinger

Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Buzz Bissinger's Friday Night Lights is lauded for its insightful exploration of high school football and its impact on a small Texas town. Critics praise its vivid storytelling and deep character portraits. However, some find its depiction of economic and racial issues overly harsh. Nonetheless, it's widely regarded as a compelling and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Friday Night Lights?

Ideal for sports enthusiasts who admire gripping narratives like The Blind Side and Moneyball, fans of Friday Night Lights by Buzz Bissinger are captivated by real-life drama, high school football, and societal issues reflected through a small-town lens. This reader relishes deep dives into the American sports culture and its community impact.

Recommended

Reading Age

15+years

Lexile Level

1220L

Book Details

Topics
Sports
Race / Racism
Sociology
Themes
Relationships: Teams
Society: Community
Relationships: Friendship
Genre
Creative Nonfiction
Journalism
Biography