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fortunkukis's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
book_concierge's review against another edition
4.0
This is a true departure from his legal thrillers. Nary an attorney in sight, no courts, no Mafia, no big sinister corporations - just the languorous heat of an Arkansas delta summer-fall, and a crop of cotton to get picked before the weather turns nasty and 6 months of hard back-breaking work are washed away. Luke, at age 7, is a marvelous narrator. The characters are so life-like. Grisham can't completely abandon murder and intrigue, but it is just a small part of the whole here. Our book club really enjoyed this book.
msmagoo502's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
relaxing
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
heidi_mcj's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book. It is a quiet book, not a lot of action or suspense but it tells a nice story of a family of farmers in Arkansas in 1952 told from the point of view of a seven year old.
shipleyk's review against another edition
3.0
Ok book. I thought that the author was way off in his reality with life. This book was from a 7 year old boys point of view. In reality, it should have said it was from a 15 year olds point of view. Not real life. That was a bit disappointing.
rockbolinger's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
dmwade's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bobednj's review against another edition
5.0
I love everything he writes, and this one didn't have lawyers. He created a great sense of place so that you felt you were living on a farm in Arkansas in 1952 without running water, a bathroom, A/C etc. But you had the movies in town once a week. Interesting to tell a story thru the point of view of a seven year old. On the other hand, it seems like he listened to a Bobbi Gentry song and wrote a book based on that. Whatever, I thought it was great.
toadalvin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
sandygx260's review against another edition
2.0
Grisham was able to published this novel because he IS John Grisham. Ultimately a pretty little snooze fest, quaint and steadfast, with a few glimmers of interest.