Here are John Grisham’s best books, according to the users of book review site Goodreads.
The author builds this premise into a suspenseful courtroom drama and an exploration of buried secrets.
As a result, the plot is juicy, helping to carry the reader through the exposition-heavy sections.
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Gripping flashbacks help reveal who he is beneath the surface.
You just learn to live with it."
Luke soon finds himself entangled in adult secrets, witnessing violence, love, and lies.
In 2003, the novel was adapted into a TV series starringScott GlennandLogan Lerman.
This darkly comic legal three disgraced former judges serving time in a minimum-security prison.
The judges bite off a lot more than they can chew.
The Brethrendeviates from Grisham’s usualheroic-lawyer-versus-powerful-baddiesformula, which pleased many fans and alienated many fans.
Unsurprisingly, both storylines are populated by shady characters, including lawless CIA agents.
Grisham took a departure from his usual legal thrillers withthis crime mystery novel.
It revolves around the heist of rareF.
Scott Fitzgeraldmanuscripts from Princeton University’s library.
The genre switch-up is a welcome change of pace.
It seems to reenergize Grisham’s storytelling.
15’Camino Winds' (2020)
“Murder in paradise was never part of the plan.
“Camino Windsis the sequel toCamino Island, bringing together a hurricane and a murder mystery.
It’s a quirky blend of whodunit and tropical noir.
In general, the book was well-received by critics, who praised the suspense and tight plotting.
Thefilm adaptation of this legal dramawas panned by critics but the novel was received more warmly.
As Adam investigates, he uncovers painful family secrets and finds himself confronted with ethical dilemmas.
He’s no stock villain, andthe novel resists easy moral answers.
This traumatic experience awakens Michael to the stark realities of inequality and homelessness.
However, this decision quickly presents him with tough challenges.
On the more negative side, the characters feel underdeveloped and thin, which hobbles the story somewhat.
Some of the prose is clunky andthe themes, while interesting, would’ve benefited from deeper exploration.
Washed-up attorney Nate ORiley is tasked with finding Rachel and delivering the news of her inheritance.
His journey takes him deep into the jungle, where he faces trials both physical and spiritual.
This isa solid adventure story, benefiting enormously from the Amazon setting.
Unfortunately, the book is cluttered with too many characters, most of whom aren’t that memorable.
Plus, the ending is hurried, making it a little unsatisfying.
That said, those who enjoy a good jungle escapade should find enough here to justify a read.
