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lexlux's review
3.0
Exhilarating and moving first three-fourths of the book gives way to a slow and pointless end. Nonetheless, is a powerful volume.
protoman21's review against another edition
4.0
Not Grisham's strongest work, but it was entertaining and I did feel for the characters involved. There weren't any real heart pounding moments since the danger was all to Donte Drumm and it felt inevitable from the beginning that he was going to be wrongfully executed. And Travis Boyette didn't really make for a great villain since he was appeared to be trying to help Drumm, even if it was for selfish reasons in the end. I'm not sure if danger was the only thing missing from this novel or if there was something else, but it definitely lacked the spirit of Grisham's biggest hits and left me wanting.
pam2375's review
2.0
Not much to say about this one really. It started out like one of his earlier books and then just started to go down hill. There was just so much useless detail and I found myself doing a lot of skimming.
marieintheraw's review
4.0
Back in May, I was recommended this as I was in the mood for and actively looking for a legal thriller. While I didn't get to it immediately after the recommendation, I'm glad that I finally got to it. There were a few parts that left me with my mouth gaped open.
andersond826's review
2.0
Just ok. Not a page turner. Not one of his best, in my opinion. However, I finished it, and that is saying something becasue when I really don't like a book, I do not finish it. I don't have enough time in my life to read books I don't like. I DO try to give it enough time to really know if I don't like it or if it is just a slow starter.
alidottie's review
3.0
3 and a half stars
I enjoy a Grisham book about once a year. There is always something that I find interesting--in this case the race issues were right on point for where we are as a nation--and things that I am disappointed in. The things that disappoint are often more in tune with reality than a typical book would be and have their purpose in the story, but I still find myself knowing I am not going to be happy about the outcome the whole time I am reading which is less than ideal (and who loves predictable anyway?). I also think this book could have been edited down 50 to 80 pages.
I enjoy a Grisham book about once a year. There is always something that I find interesting--in this case the race issues were right on point for where we are as a nation--and things that I am disappointed in. The things that disappoint are often more in tune with reality than a typical book would be and have their purpose in the story, but I still find myself knowing I am not going to be happy about the outcome the whole time I am reading which is less than ideal (and who loves predictable anyway?). I also think this book could have been edited down 50 to 80 pages.
griess's review
5.0
Made you think and kept me reading til the book was finished, beautifully written, keeps you on your toes on whether or not Dante will live or die.....
sposnick's review
2.0
Pretty dry for a Grisham book. This one just felt like a chore to read. The best part was in the author's notes where he basically tells people not to criticize him for inaccuracies because he doesn't care enough to research most things.