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Summary: No his usual--better than expected
Review: I enjoyed this book--even my husband liked it and he rarely reads anything. It was easy to read but the characters were interesting enough to keep your attention. "Painted House" is nothing like "The Firm" or any of Grisham's other books. It's more down-to-earth and tells the struggle of a family in Arkansas to just make ends meet--sort of a smaller "Grapes of Wrath" but without all the traveling. Also try Grisham's "Last Juror" or "The Bark of the Dogwood" by J.T. McCrae. All three of these are excellent reads.
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Summary: A wonderfully enjoyable novel
Review: Not since his first novel, "A Time To Kill" have I so enjoyed reading John Grisham's work. While I have always found Grisham to be a fine story teller, this book, based on his own experiences as a boy growing up in rural Arkansas, really captures the spirit and essence of its main character, a seven year old boy named Luke, as he reveals life on the family cotton farm with all of the hopes, dreams, joys and fears in a manner that only a child could so candidly convey. The book portrays a simpler time of life in American history but reminds the reader that each generation, whether rich or poor, urban or rural has had its own set of trials and tribulations to overcome in the ultimate pursuit of the American dream. "A Painted House" was truly a most enjoyable read and I'd certainly give it my highest recommendation.
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Summary: What happened to the ending?
Review: 1ST let me say I love John Grisham but this was not one of his best works. It was if the story just ended. You want to see what happens to the characters when you read a book and this one just left you hanging. Not one story line was finished. You get to a point in the book and think it must be coming up...then you realize you only have 20 pages left and he can't tie up all the loose ends. The ending of this book was a big disappointment.
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Summary: Don't Miss This One!
Review: No, it is not the typical John Grisham suspense novel, but this book gave me a greater appreciation for Grisham and his writing abilities. A PAINTED HOUSE is a work of literary fiction that shows Grisham has a command of more than the tried and true lawyer/suspense formula and is darn good at it. I have read some of the unfavorable reviews and have to guess that these are people who rarely venture out of the "reading comfort zone" of popular fiction. Grisham in suspense mode is great, as is Baldacci, Patterson and others. But, there is a whole other world of great writing and Grisham has dared to venture into the serious world of true-blue literary fiction. The story is narrated by seven year-old Luke Chandler, the son of an Arkansas family renting and farming in 1952 Arkansas. To say Luke "grows up" between the covers would be an understatement. Luke tells us a story of cotton pickers that will have you feeling every possible emotion, right along with young Luke. No, there are no slick lawyers or beautiful law students in A PAINTED HOUSE, but there ARE plenty of wonderful characters that come to life on the pages of this Grisham classic. To stay away from this John Grisham novel because it is not "typical" Grisham, would not be giving yourself enough credit for being able to appreciate a great author, and his work, because he is not writing something that is ready-for-the-screen. Trust the man who brought us THE FIRM, THE PELICAN BRIEF and others to keep you entertained in a different genre, to be sure, but entertained and mesmerized nonetheless. Do yourself a favor -- suspend your judgement about "literary fiction" -- and don't miss this one!!
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Summary: Amazing
Review: This is not your typical John Grisham book. When I started reading it, I didn't know anything about it. By the end, I was crying because it so moved me. I truly enjoyed this book. It's written from the perspective of a young boy who doesn't completely understand everything that's going on around him. I really enjoyed that aspect of the story because it's so different from so many other books out there, expecially other John Grisham books. If you just read Grisham for the lawyers and courtroom antics, you won't want to read this book, but if you want to read an excellent book, I truly recommend this one.
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Summary: His best book!
Review: This is a great book. JG tends to be a little "light" in the litterary department. Don't get me wrong, his books are usually a lot of fun to read, and real page turners, but shakespeare it isn't. This one is truly great litterature, and a real departure from his usual style. I highly remommend it.
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Summary: A Painted House
Review: I found this book compelling and unpredictable! It begins a little slow for my taste, but definitly picks up about half way through the book. I fell in love with the characters and the way John Grisham brought such drama and intensity to what would seem to be such a normal,predictable book. Unlike most of his other novels where Grisham uses lawyers and intense trials to keep the novel thrilling and exciting, he used a simple American family and a confused 7 year old boy to get that same heroic, adventerous feel. I was thouroughly impressed and engaged throughout the entire novel.
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Summary: Really liked it
Review: This book is life changing. I read it a year ago, and I still can't stop thinking about the characters or the wonderful storyline itself. As a young woman, I seriously went from wanting a house in the suburbs to yearning for a farm house in the remote country after reading this. This novel is full of family values that our society is lacking today. The only other book that made me "yearn" for someplace else was "Bark of the Dogwood" with its colorful characters and descriptions of the South. I also loved experiencing this story throughout the eyes of a little boy, which I found refreshing. If you are due for a visit to the past then this book is your ticket there.
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Summary: Luke in St. Louise
Review: Gran was left in the Chandler's house crying with the rest of the Lather's Family..Pappy drive them to the Bus Station. Luke reminiscing the last look of the County Black Oak. She went to Pop and Pearl to say Good-bye.(Pearl and Pop new that they are going to live County). Luke gave Pearl a bag of Candy... A good time for travelling eating candies.. They arrive to the Bus station and Pappy without a word went to his truck and say bye bye to luke and to his parents. the sadness was in the face of Pappy.. The Father of Luke went to the ticket booth and bought 3 ticket to St. Louise ... As when Luke heard this he began to ask question of his father.. Asking if he will see his idol Stan Musial..
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Summary: I really really liked it!
Review: Its not a really exciting book or anything, But it was captivating, you will really want to finish this story, I want a sequel Mr Grisham.
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