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A Time to Kill
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Black man, Carl Lee Hailey's daughter is savagely assaulted, tortured and left for dead by two racist men. His daughter was 10 years old. There's no doubt in Carl's mind that this is a time to kill. The entire State of Mississippi is hooked on the trial of Carl Lee Hailey. The town of Clanton, Mississippi where the crimes took place is focus point of the book as race politics and pure politic all get caught up in this murder trial of the century.
This is truly an unforgettable debut, and plainly shows how Grisham's appeal acquired many from the off. A story that's almost documentary in feel with its third person omnipotent narration and oddly dispassionate view of the some of the vicious crimes that take place in this book. What I love about this book, and it does it so well, (and history has proven many times), is that there are no good or well-meaning racists. It exposes the KKK and racists' viewpoint that they'd even support White child rapists over a Black Man. The chapter by chapter story is captivating with the Black Man being defended by a typical Southern man, just one that believes in justice. At times a hard read, be warned. A strong 8 out of 12, Four Star read.
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This is truly an unforgettable debut, and plainly shows how Grisham's appeal acquired many from the off. A story that's almost documentary in feel with its third person omnipotent narration and oddly dispassionate view of the some of the vicious crimes that take place in this book. What I love about this book, and it does it so well, (and history has proven many times), is that there are no good or well-meaning racists. It exposes the KKK and racists' viewpoint that they'd even support White child rapists over a Black Man. The chapter by chapter story is captivating with the Black Man being defended by a typical Southern man, just one that believes in justice. At times a hard read, be warned. A strong 8 out of 12, Four Star read.
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Apr 22, 2024 06:15AM
Sorry you did not like this one as much as I did. Looking forward to seeing your thoughts on this one, Baba!
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Darla wrote: "Sorry you did not like this one as much as I did. Looking forward to seeing your thoughts on this one, Baba!"I haven't read it yet, I don't know why Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ has me marking it as Three Stars!
Baba wrote: "Darla wrote: "Sorry you did not like this one as much as I did. Looking forward to seeing your thoughts on this one, Baba!"I haven't read it yet, I don't know why Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ has me marking it as T..."
Ha, ha. They fooled me! 🤣
Wonderful review Baba! This is his best IMHO, but the initial violent scene has me in tears every time, which is made worse because I have a daughter. Also, Jake's final line to the jury - BAM!!
This sounds like a very gripping book. Great review Baba!
I read this many years ago and it remains an unforgettable story for me. Excellent review, Baba!
Wonderful review, Baba! I never knew that this was Grisham's debut work. What a wonderful beginning to the journey! This is still in my TBR, so I hope I enjoy it as much. :)
Chrissie wrote: "Wonderful review Baba! This is his best IMHO, but the initial violent scene has me in tears every time, which is made worse because I have a daughter. Also, Jake's final line to the jury - BAM!!"Yeah that start was hard.
Tina wrote: "This sounds like a very gripping book. Great review Baba!"It was Tina, thank you.
Krystal wrote: "I read this many years ago and it remains an unforgettable story for me. Excellent review, Baba!"Totally unforgettable, thank you Krystal
Rosh wrote: "Wonderful review, Baba! I never knew that this was Grisham's debut work. What a wonderful beginning to the journey! This is still in my TBR, so I hope I enjoy it as much. :)"Thank you Rosh.. yeah it's an awesome debut book.
Great review, Baba! Glad this was another good one from Grisham! :)
Yun wrote: "Great review, Baba! Glad this was another good one from Grisham! :)"Thanks Yun, I am so in the Grisham groove!
It sounds like a powerful and intense exploration of justice, race, and politics in the deep South. Thanks for the recommendation, Baba!
I've seen the movie. Heavy, heavy subject. Great review, Baba.
Dusk wrote: "It sounds like a powerful and intense exploration of justice, race, and politics in the deep South. Thanks for the recommendation, Baba!"Always a pleasure Dusk :)
Persephone's Pomegranate wrote: "I've seen the movie. Heavy, heavy subject. Great review, Baba."Must be an intense movie PP!
