A Painted House
By John Grisham
- Release Date: 2001-02-06
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Until that September of 1952, Luke Chandler had never kept a secret or told a single lie. But in the long, hot summer of his seventh year, two groups of migrant workers — and two very dangerous men — came through the Arkansas Delta to work the Chandler cotton farm. And suddenly mysteries are flooding Luke’s world.
A brutal murder leaves the town seething in gossip and suspicion. A beautiful young woman ignites forbidden passions. A fatherless baby is born ... and someone has begun furtively painting the bare clapboards of the Chandler farmhouse, slowly, painstakingly, bathing the run-down structure in gleaming white. And as young Luke watches the world around him, he unravels secrets that could shatter lives — and change his family and his town forever....
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Reviews
A painted house
4By Student5353736Very good readingGood story
4By PurpleWigtwisterI enjoyed going back in time reading this story. I was disappointed at the end… I needed more information! Too many unanswered questions! Looking for a sequel.A riveting tale of life, love, and family bonds!
5By Jacqueline L.This book was good, but it hit GREAT on page 322. You’ll have to read the other 321 pages to find out why.Favorite John Grisham novel
5By kade goldenExcellent storymy favorite
5By Camblizzymy favorite book ever & it’s not even closeA story wonderfully told
5By raekcraeI've read this book multiple times just to revisit the characters and their world, however imperfect it is.A Painted House
5By MrsMagoomkWhat a nice surprise! I loved this book!A Painted House
5By Rebelh69Wish he would write a follow up to this book.Brilliant
5By BKOCH24Best book I've ever readAs American as Apple Pie
5By KunziricOne of the best Grisham novels I have ever read. Suspenseful, yet touching. Truly, a memorable and satisfying book.