The Reckoning

Background

John Grisham brings us the story of a war-hero-come-home to the Jim Crow South. He is the owner of a good plantation and by all appearances is doing well. Until he executes the local preacher. What happened and why did he do what he did?

The Reckoning
The Reckoning

My Thoughts

I didn’t really like this book. Though it was well written, it was full of ugliness that I just didn’t need. It was a compelling story and there is no doubt John Grisham is a gifted writer. Yet, I just feel dirty after having read it.

Recommendation

Just walk by this one.