Before "The Firm" and "The Pelican Brief" made him a superstar, John Grisham wrote this riveting story of retribution and justice. In this searing courtroom drama, best-selling author John Grisham probes the savage depths of racial violence, as he delivers a compelling tale of uncertain justice in a small southern town, Clanton, Mississippi.
The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless young men. The mostly white town reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. That is, until her black father acquires an assault rifle and takes matters into his hands.
For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of sniper fire spread through the streets of Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his client's life, and then his own.
Published: 1st November1993
Publisher: Doubleday
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Series or Stand-Alone: Book 1, Jake Brigance
Source: Bought
MY REVIEW
I know I have only just read this in the past year or two but when I realised that A Time For Mercy was coming out and also that Sycamore Row was also featured in the same town with some of the same characters, I knew I had to re-read this to make sure I was fully immersed back into this world again.
Despite the difficult story line, I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of re-reading this novel. This novel deals with a lot of sensitive issues including rape and racial inequality and its interesting to see how these are dealt with as the story goes along.
What I liked the most was the interactions between lawyer, police wardens and the judicial system. Its a delicate balance and each person plays their part with the lawyers playing against each other, whether that is fairly or not.
This is a must read for everyone!
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