Monday, February 27, 2006
The Last Juror
by John Grisham
I finished this book today and wondered if it was a bait and switch. I mean, there are jurors in the book and all that, but they often fade into the background. The main character is actually reporter/editor of a small town newspaper and the story is arguably about his 10 year odyssey in the town. The book is a broad tapestry, with scenes of family, coming of age, politics, religion, urbanization and, oh yeah, a murder trial. If you're looking for a straightforward thriller, you might find this one lacking. But maybe you should check it out anyway. It's well written and entertaining.
LibraryThing link
I finished this book today and wondered if it was a bait and switch. I mean, there are jurors in the book and all that, but they often fade into the background. The main character is actually reporter/editor of a small town newspaper and the story is arguably about his 10 year odyssey in the town. The book is a broad tapestry, with scenes of family, coming of age, politics, religion, urbanization and, oh yeah, a murder trial. If you're looking for a straightforward thriller, you might find this one lacking. But maybe you should check it out anyway. It's well written and entertaining.
LibraryThing link
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