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wife228's review
For short stories these were good. I felt they were your typical rednecks in the south.
Some were funny some were sad but all worth reading.
Some were funny some were sad but all worth reading.
cornmaven's review against another edition
4.0
Nice bunch of stories about fictional Ford County, home to Jake Brigance and many other memorable characters in Grisham's novels. My favorite was Funny Boy, so poignant and sweet.
I only wish I had read this in print, because Grisham is not suited for an audio reader. Michael Beck only for his stuff.
I only wish I had read this in print, because Grisham is not suited for an audio reader. Michael Beck only for his stuff.
chasityholcomb's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
kittycat2302's review
3.0
Some of these stories were compelling, heartwarming, and thoroughly enjoyable- in an entirely different way than Grisham's usual books. Some felt a bit too much like the rest of his collection in their formulaic approach. Some felt like the story was just getting started, just getting really good, and then they ended. All in all, an enjoyable collection of stories, if a bit inconsistent. "Michael's Room," "Quiet Haven," and "Funny Boy" ranked up there as among the most compelling I've read, however!
amstandley's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
jamiehandy's review
4.0
I have always loved short stories and most of the time wish many novels would have been handled as such, but THEY JUST DON'T MAKE MONEY for the publishing houses so unless your name is John Grisham, the editors and agents will take a good short story and S T R E T C H it out until it is novel length.
So it was fun to read these 6 stories. You are able to get such a glimpse into small town Mississippi life through the eyes of vastly different charachters in such a short time. Ultimately these stories are the stories of ordinary people showing that even the ordinary life is interesting.
I laughed at the immaturity of the 3 boys headed to the big city as "soon to be heroes".
I found myself liking the swindler and even feeling like he deserved the money he swindled.
I found the mother's devotion to her rotton death row son inspiring.
I felt immense sadness at the family whose son was wrongfully injured during birth and the burdens they carried.
I like reading about anyone who figures out how to win at blackjack.
And the story of the man with AIDS returning to his small (and still very ignorant town) a sad statement of how most people are so willing to find an excuse for bigotry.
Nice themes to ponder, a few corny moments, 1 ridiculous ending (the casino one), a bunch of sad people, sprinkled with humor and charm.
Sounds a lot like real life to me.
So it was fun to read these 6 stories. You are able to get such a glimpse into small town Mississippi life through the eyes of vastly different charachters in such a short time. Ultimately these stories are the stories of ordinary people showing that even the ordinary life is interesting.
I laughed at the immaturity of the 3 boys headed to the big city as "soon to be heroes".
I found myself liking the swindler and even feeling like he deserved the money he swindled.
I found the mother's devotion to her rotton death row son inspiring.
I felt immense sadness at the family whose son was wrongfully injured during birth and the burdens they carried.
I like reading about anyone who figures out how to win at blackjack.
And the story of the man with AIDS returning to his small (and still very ignorant town) a sad statement of how most people are so willing to find an excuse for bigotry.
Nice themes to ponder, a few corny moments, 1 ridiculous ending (the casino one), a bunch of sad people, sprinkled with humor and charm.
Sounds a lot like real life to me.
syndi3's review
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
John Grisham. The name commands me to pick up the book and read it. What I like from his book is the moral sotries about how justice is blind. He delivers it with no apology. And yet somehow, my heart breaks for the injustice of it all.