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I keep reading Grisham, hoping for the same smart, taut, suspenseful storytelling of his early novels but his later works barely muster a so-so for me. But still I keep hoping and reading…

It‘s been a while since I‘ve read Grisham. I hope this holds up to his early works.

I‘m really behind in reading John Grisham books. I really liked this one so I‘m glad I finally did read it. It was a very long book (over 500 pages) but it always held my interest.

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Here‘s one of the many off the TBR shelf that I‘ve yet to read..I‘ll get there eventually🤣
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A murder mystery, a courtroom drama, a family saga with a setting in Ford Co., Clanton , MS - the same locale used for A Time to Kill and A Time for Mercy. It was between a pick and a so-so bc the ending was meh. I normally love John Grisham stories...
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I thought this book had a lot of promise, I liked the way the timeline of the story went, working the way back to the beginning. But, in the end it fell kind of flat. I felt like the ending was kind of rushed, or something. I'm not sure. Just not as good as I hoped it would be.

Even though I figured out the twist pretty early on, that didn‘t stop me from enjoying the slow unraveling of Grisham‘s story. I liked the historical fiction angle and love the way Grisham writes the South. His Mississippi roots are easy to spot. Special applause to Michael Beck for his outstanding narration 🎉🙌🏻

I had no idea I was going to get a HF novel mixed within this legal thriller but I‘m knee deep in Japan and WWII and I‘m enthralled. Michael Beck might be one of my favorite male narrators.

Just in from #OverDrive 🎧💙I‘m on a bit of a John Grisham kick...I REALLY adore Michael Beck and his southern narration 🥰

This book was a bit more disturbing for me than other Grisham novels I've read. I think the subject matter and also capital punishment were a bit too heavy for my reading style. I enjoyed this book, but I do not generally like such a dark storyline.

So far this is really good

Meanness does not inspire loyalty.

John Grisham drew a few tears from my eyes here and there in this one. 😥😔

Damn that first paragraph grabs you right from the start !

A sad story of loss, betrayal & murder and its dire consequences to the family.

This book made me realise how one person's misconception of a situation can drastically change so many people's lives

Have not read a book by Grisham in a while. Loved this one and now may have to see what I have missed along the way. Normal legal banter but he tells the story backwards and in the middle you learn about the Bataan Death March during WW11. Good characters, good story, good ending.

Well written as any other Grisham book but kind of hard to put together the two stories narrated into it. You get to the end but not the way you would expect the two stories would come together. #2019

This was good but not great. It really dragged on for me, and I thought the ending was anticlimactic. I suppose this book didn‘t stand a chance since I was reading it at the same time I was doing a reread of To Kill a Mockingbird. Two books set in the south that deal with issues of race...one was outstanding, and the other was pretty meh. This one was the one that was pretty meh 😑

One of the author‘s more haunting novels that spans from the Philippines to Mississippi. Definitely a fresh slew of character types and can argue their are two protagonists.

What is life if you can't treat yourself to a new book and some flowers once in a blue moon? 🤷‍♀️🥰

Q; Has anyone read 'The Reckoning: John Grisham'?
If so what are your reviews without giving me TOO much of a spoiler! 🙈

Reminded me of papers I wrote in high school where the teacher said it had to be five pages long and I only had one page of something to say but had to fill up the remaining four pages.

I normally love Grisham‘s books. This one dragged on and on. Could have been a much shorter book.

I finally finished this very long audiobook and was just kind of happy that it was over. It felt like three books put together, really. The first part is the criminal trial, the second part is purely historical fiction about the Bataan Death March and, in my opinion, is in no way related to the rest of the story and could be completely skipped and the reader wouldn't miss anything. The third is civil and probate and the twist that wraps it up.

Nothing like a good book and a good view. I‘m going to miss Königstein.

15 hour audio book. Storyline was meh.

THE RECKONING is an intriguing and tragic southern family drama with layers of legal suspense. We are skillfully transported to the 1940‘s and the Deep South culture of Clanton, Mississippi. The writing was captivating and detailed. Perhaps a little to detailed.... https://www.bluestockingreviews.com/blog/the-reckoning

While I believe that his first four books will ALWAYS be his best, this one still ranks near the top. For years it seems Grisham has been cranking out so-so, formulaic work. Recently, I only checked out his audiobooks when nothing else was available. But this one is surprisingly good. Fully developed characters, family drama and dysfunction, and lots of legal maneuvering. 3.5/5 stars...finally! #crime #legalthriller #audiobook

Decently well written, obviously a bit of pulp fiction, but maybe punting on some of the larger systemic points he could have made and not amazingly well written.

I usually rave about Grisham, but this story did not meet the mark for me. It was an okay story with a highly anticipated ending. There is a twist to the characters. I understood them maybe because I grew up in a Southern Mississippi town. Recommend.

I usually like John Grisham books. Who thinks the best part of this book was the 2nd part telling the story of Pete's World War II exploits? I found the first and last parts were repetitous and the 3rd part of the book even a bit boring.

Not usually a Grisham fan but did like this one. Not too sure however about the ending?

This book was strangely written. I thought middle part all about the war started out boring but I was actually drawn into it. The final reveal at the end wasn‘t as exciting as I‘d hoped for but still interesting enough. I want to rate this book so-so but seeing as I couldn‘t put it down I guess it was a Pick!

The Reckoning was another awesome novel by the master John Grisham. I absolutely loved the story, the history and all the characters 🤓 This is one my favorite Grisham books.
I highly recommend it!

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As an avid fan of John Grisham, I was anxiously waiting for his latest book and am thrilled to say I was not disappointed! This is an intriguing thriller from the opening chapter and it totally sucks you in. There‘s a section where he expands on the main character‘s service in the military that goes on for a little bit longer than I would have liked. That is probably the only complaint I have about the book. The twist at the end - wow!

I enjoyed the latest John Grisham. It‘s definitely not one of my favorites, however. It was advertised as being different then the rest of his novels. And it was…reasons in the comments so not to spoil it.

I've got my amazing book from @Stacypatrice and a hot cup of coffee, Chico on my feet. All is perfect for a quiet Christmas Eve.
Here's hoping yours is nice too🎄
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Wow, I'm soooooo happy that I got this book! I've been chomping at the bit to read this......thank you so much Stacy ❤️. The chocolate is amazing.
Merry Christmas!
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This book was weirdly structured, and the middle section was so slow I could hardly read it. It definitely wasn‘t the normal John Grisham read for me.

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Ugh, I stayed up til 2:00 in the morning to finish a book that ended being a 1 out of 5 stars book. So disappointed. And I loved his last two books.