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The Confession [Kindle Edition]

John Grisham
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (191 customer reviews)

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Grisham has come up with yet another near-flawless plot... (Mirror )

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AN AMERICAN CLASSIC FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLING MASTER THRILLER WRITER.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 643 KB
  • Print Length: 436 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1846057159
  • Publisher: Cornerstone Digital (9 Nov 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0040GJJOS
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (191 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #3,347 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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112 of 119 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Grisham is back on top form! 8 Nov 2010
By BookBliss TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
It's not that long ago that I was writing reviews and complaining how a number of the established authors seemed to be churning out a lot of sub standard work; amongst these were Jeffrey Deaver, James Patterson and John Grisham, although the books they were producing were very good, they definitely weren't up to the same standard readers had become accustomed to. With this new novel I am happy to say that I can retract that statement, Grisham seems to have found his mojo!

The majority of the book focuses on the 4 days prior to when Donte Drum is due to be executed for a murder he didn't commit. I liked the way that the book didn't just follow one aspect of the storyline but moved between al of the central characters so one minute you'd be following the storyline of the Lawyer, then you'd be following the actual murdered and then you'd move on to the family of the victim, although not every chapter finished with a cliff hanger, each one left you wanting to know more and eager for that thread of the story to be picked up again.

The novel is very slanted against the death penalty, you would think that when someone's life was at stake everything would be done by the book to ensure no mistakes were made, although this is a work of fiction it does make you wonder how many decisions like this are made for the people involved to simply progress their careers (police, lawyers, DA's, judges, senators etc).

The book is worded in a very factual way, Grisham states what is happening throughout and isn't overly heavy on the emotion, I found that this added to the story rather than detracted from it, it definitely never stopped me from getting emotional when reading it. I think it's been very cleverly written as it is just as though events are being reported on without emotion, which leads you to your own conclusion that the death penalty is wrong, rather than pushing all the emotional buttons to try and get you to believe it's wrong.

I was really impressed with this book and struggled to put it down, it really is Grisham at his best, I'm just hoping that all the other authors that I used to love have learnt from him and will be producing the same high standard again shortly!
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By John Boy TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
John Grisham is back to his former self. Limited time to avert the execution of an innocent man, but it's dense detail and well-drawn characters are evenly paced. Yes, he has his usual acerbic view of the American Judiciary and the anti-death penalty stance is writ large, but this is a good winter read.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Dont read if you need your beauty sleep 17 Dec 2010
Format:Hardcover
The past few Grisham novels I have found dissapointing. Some, even, I havent finished. I'm pleased to report that I thoroughly enjoyed this book!!! It was one of those that kept me reading until 3am. It is a fast-paced novel, packed with suspense and action guarenteed to keep you awake at night!

The story revolves around an innocent man on death row in Texas and a reverend, lawyer and the guilty man's attempts to redeem him in the final hours of his life.

Well done John Grisham another riveting read!
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3.0 out of 5 stars The confession
Thoroughly enjoyed the book up to the last 10% then I was bored stiff! Way too much fact and information which spoiled the story.
Published 2 days ago by Linda
5.0 out of 5 stars Great reaf
This is my first review having read many books on my kindle it's a easy read and hard to put down a great read
Published 11 days ago by sean steel
4.0 out of 5 stars Large print book
Book arrived as stated and in good condition
Was bought for my father who has poor eyesight due to macular degeneration .
Published 19 days ago by L. Edge
1.0 out of 5 stars NOT a Thriller
The cover is filled with refernces to thrillers and gripping stories.

Every time you think something thrilling is about to happen... it doesn't. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John S
4.0 out of 5 stars Another great from Grisham
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. I have read nearly all of John Grisham's books and this was another great read, a good page turner. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs S
4.0 out of 5 stars Book Club read!
This was chosen by one of our book club members recently ~ my first John Grisham read ~ i enjoyed the storyline and it has kindled an interest in reading more of John Grisham!
Published 1 month ago by F M Salmon
5.0 out of 5 stars good
Excellent stuff as always from John Grisham. The man is a genius and keeps you glued to every page. Have read all his books and look forward to his next. He never disappoints.
Published 1 month ago by Sylvia123
4.0 out of 5 stars Never a dull moment with John Grisham around!
A good read. This is another page turner from the master of crime fiction, with a lawyers insight on how criminal law can work against the innocent in the USA.
Published 1 month ago by Slumdog
4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Grisham Story
A good read it fully met my expectations of a John Grisham novel, a real page turner and to be recommended.
Published 1 month ago by DIL
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Another must read from John, eagerky await next books as he is on my favourite author list, he does noty write enough these days
Published 1 month ago by John Hewitt
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