I was skeptical about reading this book, especially since I haven't seen the movie yet, but so many people kept telling me how wonderful the movie was so I figured that until I can see it, I might as well read the book. This literally has so many similarities to Perks of Being a Wallflower. Pat is almost like a grown up version of Charlie. So I liked it for that reason, but honestly the number one problem I had with this book is the intense focus on football. I understand that's a big concept in the book but I really am not a football fan, like at all. Obviously I expected there to be some football references, hence the title of the book, but was it really necessary to describe every game?? I guess I just expected there to be more of a focus on dance (since it sure looks like there is in the movie) and that just disappointed me. However, I loved the last few chapters SO much that it makes up for all the football I had to endure. The ending was truly a silver lining.