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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
This was my least favorite of all of John Grisham's books. It may be due to the fact that it isn't about the legal system at all. It wasn't an awful book, it just wasn't what I was expecting.
Good coming of age novel. I listened to it on CD on a long road trip.
..after a slow start this book proved to be good. Grisham's legal thrillers are spot on, so i was worried, how this would be. I enjoyed it.
I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I was going to. It was a slower paced book, very character driven and immersive. I loved the glimpse the book offered into this time period and place. I learned a lot and felt as if I was there.
The one thing was the main character was a seven year old boy. For most of the book, it felt authentic but there were moments when he felt older.
The one thing was the main character was a seven year old boy. For most of the book, it felt authentic but there were moments when he felt older.
A story that does not involve a single lawyer! Set during a few weeks amongst harvesting cotton farmers with their worries ... and secrets. Seen through the eyes of a seven year old - something which isn't always entirely belieavable. Readable enough, but not precisely a high scorer in originality or depth.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This had a bit of a slow start, but like most Grisham books developed into a great story I had trouble putting down. Loved that it was told through the eyes of a seven year old boy.
I read this when it was first released over 20 years ago and loved it. Just re-read it and loved it again. A wonderful story. I have not read many Grisham novels but this is by far a favorite. I wish I knew what happened to the characters and would appreciate a follow-up book.
Book club read. I think writing from the perspective of a 7-year-old was a cop out and allowed Grisham to ignore the complexities of adult thought that would've gone along with these events. I would've been more engaged by the story if told from a teen or adult perspective.