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Other Versions of this Book: Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Abridged), Audio CD, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD (Unabridged)
Book Description:
In 1970, one of Mississippi's more colorful weekly newspapers, The Ford County Times, went bankrupt. To the surprise and dismay of many, ownership was assumed by a 23 year-old college dropout, named Willie Traynor. The future of the paper looked grim until a young mother was brutally raped and murdered by a member of the notorious Padgitt family. Willie Traynor reported all the gruesome details, and his newspaper began to prosper.
The murderer, Danny Padgitt, was tried before a packed courthouse in Clanton, Mississippi. The trial came to a startling and dramatic end when the defendant threatened revenge against the jurors if they convicted him. Nevertheless, they found him guilty, and he was sentenced to life in prison.
But in Mississippi in 1970, "life" didn't necessarily mean "life," and nine years later Danny Padgitt managed to get himself paroled. He returned to Ford County, and the retribution began.
The murderer, Danny Padgitt, was tried before a packed courthouse in Clanton, Mississippi. The trial came to a startling and dramatic end when the defendant threatened revenge against the jurors if they convicted him. Nevertheless, they found him guilty, and he was sentenced to life in prison.
But in Mississippi in 1970, "life" didn't necessarily mean "life," and nine years later Danny Padgitt managed to get himself paroled. He returned to Ford County, and the retribution began.
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Andy R. (
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Suspenseful tale about a small Mississippi town which is tormented by a murderer in the 1970's. A little predictable, but entertaining and filled with interesting characters. This is the second novel by Grisham that I have read and I am eager to read more.
Rebecca W. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was my second John Grisham book and I could hardly put it down. I thoroughly enjoyed the outsiders insight on a small southern town. The mystery was a little too slick in the end, but I still thought it was a great read. I do have one bone to pick though - the book is set in Mississippi, but Grisham says that one of the characters grows vidalia onions in her garden. Well, that is impossible. Vidalia onions ONLY grow in and around Vidalia, Georgia. It is the soil that gives the onions their unique and wonderful flavor. You can't grow Vidalia onions in Miss.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Really good Grisham fare. It's about a small southern town newspaper publisher trying to cope with a brutal local murder. Now, nine years later the jurors are starting to die one by one. It's the publisher's goal to figure things out.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I enjoy John Grisham's books, despite the fact they tend to be a little predictable. I thought this was a great story with a weak ending. I couldn't help but feeling a little disappointed with the way this one ended. I did think Grisham did a great job with this one bringing the characters to life. I really felt like I knew them and developed emotional attachments to some. Overall, I did enjoy this one quite a bit and would recommend it to others.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a good story. John Grisham keeps you gessing as to what happens in this novel about a small town-which has the feel of a big town murder trial. You wonder if the jurors and this town can survive the aftermath.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
In 1970 Willie Traynor came to Clanton, Mississippi, in a Triumph Spitfire and a fog of vauge ambitions. Within a year, the 23 yr old found himself the owner of Ford County's only newspaper, famous for its well crafted obituaries. While the rest of America was in the grips of turmoil, Clanton lived on the edge of another age -- until the brutal murder of a young mother rocked the town and thurst Willie into the center of the storm. As the ghosts of the South's past gather around Willie tentions swirls around Clanton, men and women who served on a jury are starting to die one by one.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Typical fast-paced Grisham. Good.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
In 1970 Willie Traynor came to Clanton, Mississippi, in a Triumph Spitfire and a fog of vague ambitions. Within a year, the twenty three year old found himself the owner of Ford County's only newspaper, famous for its well-crafted obituaries. While the rest of America was in the grips of turmoil, Clanton lived on the edge of another age-until the brutal murder of a young mother rocked the town and thrust Willie into the center of a storm...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
A great Grisham story!
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Classic Grisham with well developed, eccentric Southern characters who draw you into the plot.
John Grisham always provides a story that I have a hard time putting down!
Janelle M. (I like reading John Grisham books when i get tried of the other author's I read. His books are goods reads.
A mild break (but not too much) form Grisham format of lawyer based, suspense books.
The book I just listed has a different cover than the one shown. Brand new condition!
I just love Mr. Grisham!! I read his initial books and then took a 5 year hiatus and have recently gobbled up his last few. I highly recommend his books - very well written and they make me laugh out loud and loose some tears as well!!
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