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hester070's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
rwarner's review
5.0
Though paper-and-ink displace flesh-and-blood, Grisham births characters so real you could friend 'em on Facebook. His two geniuses--character development and spinning a yarn--carry this collection of short stories. The stories don't bang to a finish or change your life, but you get a rich view of a meaningful slice of the characters' lives. Yes, they're all about Southern bumpkins, and The Law seasons the stories heavily, but do yourself a favor: wrap yourself in this book and just enjoy the scenery.
amyma's review
3.0
Very well-written, but rather depressing. These are short stories about different people living in Ford County. There seems to be a sorry lot of people there and it sure isn't anywhere I'd like to visit. The stories did draw me in, but were just not my cup of tea. I wouldn't say not to read these, but if you do, read them knowing there isn't much happiness going to take place.
judyward's review
4.0
In Ford County, John Grisham returns to the location of his first novel, A Time to Kill. In this book of 7 stories, most longer than average short stories, but shorter than novellas, Grisham introduces a cast of unforgettable characters. One of my favorites involved three good old boys from Ford County who are traveling to Memphis to give blood to an injured friend. Problem is they don't know how badly injured the friend is, what hospital he is in, and they can't seem to drive by a store selling beer without stopping. Many of the stories deal with people riding the thin edge of the law and, of course, this includes lawyers, especially lawyers. Grisham has said that each of these stories were failed plots for novels. I only hope that he has stacks of failed plots because I eagerly look forward to another volume of his short stories.
macfiar's review
2.0
I am usually a huge John Grisham fan but after 3 chapters of sheered boredom, I couldn't take it anymore.
mmz's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
latas's review against another edition
5.0
This is a wonderful collection of short stories. I re-read it after almost 10 years, I am surprised that I had forgotten this completely. The stories were all unique, some hilarious, some sad but all of them were entertaining.
sinimini's review
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0