Hodder Paperbacks The Reckoning: The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller

I am really disappointed by this book. I am not sure how John can write such a book, I am really interested to know thee reason. Maybe it would shed some light and then i can excuse him or give him benefit of the doubt.The story is very weak and the there is extensive demonstration of the second world war in Philippines. He just keeps repeating the same message about McArthur.Sorry to say that it wasted my time like no other book.

Grisham captivates the reader from the suspenseful opening through to the end. It’s a heartbreaking story that reveals itself piece by piece. A fantastic journey.

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Uno dei migliori thriller che io abbia letto.

The value of any book is often dictated by the reader’s taste and the enjoyment of a particular literary genre. The literature of John Grisham is no exception. Obviously, the wide appeal of Grisham is shown in the volume of books he has written and had published. Clearly, his basic concentration on crimes committed and how these are dealt with by the relevant authorities, for example, police, lawyers, as well as the effect on the various relationships possessed by those committing crimes and solving them, is a basic staple in John Grisham’s literary diet.It is also to be appreciated when a writer steps out of his/her usual format and explores areas that are not so familiar - either to the writer or the reader. It is for this reason that John Grisham’s latest novel, The Reckoning, is to be valued and assessed. Grisham could easily, and profitably, have remained with his usual construction of crimes committed and solved, but, and this is a possible secret of his success as a novelist, he occasionally steps out of his comfort zone and tackles something that is new to form and topical in content.We have seen Grisham’s change of gear in his book of short stories (see Ford County), and his focus on festivities (see Skipping Christmas), as well setting a novel outside of his usual locations (see Playing for Pizza). These named books may not possess Grisham’s usual gravitas, but they display the range of his writing capabilities. Now comes a novel that, once again, introduces something new into his writing.In The Reckoning, Grisham makes a return to what must be his favourite location, Clanton, Mississippi, to relate the narrative of “an unthinkable murder, the bizarre trial that followed it, and its profound and lasting effect on the people of Ford Country.” The initial location may be well explored by Grisham and well known to his readers, but the literary pictures he paints with his story show how expertly he can recall and describe characters and their location and situations. The focus is on a returning war hero, Pete Banning, a prominent and popular person in Clanton. But the crime he commits seems inexplicable, and the person who is the victim of that crime and those related to him seemingly undeserving.As the story of this mysterious and unforgettable crime is unfolded, the reader is allowed to delve into the military background of Pete Banning, focusing on the events he experienced when the grossly outnumbered American and Filipino troops were engaged in brutal fighting against the Japanese on the island of Bataan during the 2nd WW. Peter Banning was second-in-command of his platoon and experienced all the horrors of this military engagement. But he survived and came home.This information is vital to the progress of Grisham’s narrative and is, in no way, superfluous to the overall drama of the story. It is another example of this master storyteller’s skill in outlining personal background and story into his characters. As one newspaper said, “No one does it better than Grisham.” This novel, with its references to war and sexual topics, shows that he has an experienced command of and is unafraid to deal with topics that some might consider are outside of his literary orbit.The first major instalment of the story, the crime, is followed by the second instalment, the background of the criminal - especially his war experiences and relationships with his family. The third instalment of this gripping story, the drama of the courtroom - its procedures, involvement of individual actors, and the outcomes of the criminal prosecution - provides a dramatic and memorable conclusion to the novel.This is a story that propels the reader on to discover more of what is the background and experience of the characters, the present circumstances of their lives, and how these two features are interlinked. It is the 33rd of John Grisham’s published fictional novels (excluding the Theodore Boone series), and it does full justice to the writing that has gone before. Clanton is back on the map and shares the importance of locale with the Melanesian Island of Bataan (and the memory of its famous Death March), whilst Pete Banning, the Reverend Dexter Bell and related persons join the list of Grisham’s hard to forget characters.This is yet another of John Grisham novels that will reward the discerning reader with an intriguing story, detailed characterisation, developing but related plots, and 432 pages of enjoyable reading. The version under review is available with a hardback cover at an economical price. Highly recommended, and not just for aficionados of John Grisham.

There is a reason why John Grisham is described as the best thriller writer alive. His every novel comes with a mind-boggling, unexpected, twisted plot one could not imagine. The Reckoning kept me hooked until I reached the end as the mystery was only solved in the final chapter of this novel. So here is the spoiler alert: If you want to know the mystery of this plot, that is only revealed in the last chapter of this book. Until the time you will have to be patient to read this 500 pager. You will enjoy reading this book but then the more you read, the more you get impatient to know the secret behind the insane murder committed by the protagonist Pete Banning. I love John Grisham's novels. Every novel is unique, refreshing and so twisted that you want to buy them all and read them at once. Although they are expensive price-wise, they are worth your time and money. This one is a must-read for you all!