A Painted House
By John Grisham
- Release Date: 2001-02-06
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In a tense, poignant novel of a boy awakening to his small town’s secrets, “John Grisham takes command of this literary category just as forcefully as he did legal thrillers with The Firm” (Entertainment Weekly).
“You can’t help thinking of other coming-of-age novels from the South: Huckleberry Finn or To Kill a Mockingbird.”—The New York Times Book Review
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.
Reviews
Always worth a re-read
5By Beecee195A heartfelt story in beautiful proseA 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.Timeless classic
5By TjK117I must say I absolutely loved this book. I found it impossible to put it down. It's a great book, I recommend it to anybody who enjoys reading books written by this fantastic writer.I have read this so many times
5By PaintHorseMomI expected that everyone would rave about this book. I read it when it first came out, and it's one of my favorites to read over and over again. The Painted House is extremely well written and unexpected. If you haven't picked up this Grisham, you'll be pleasantly surprised.A painted house
5By ChugaboomWas amazing, I hope he rights a sequel to this one, I am hooked to this bookA painted house
4By David ObloyI have read almost all of your books. I have never been able to put your books down once I started to read. This one is not the usual law and courthouse I know to write, but it was a great read.Somewhat boring . . .
2By AtrastEspecially compared with other books. For those who enjoy a suspenseful mystery, you may want to pass. For those who enjoy a pleasant story in addition to a murder, you may enjoy it. There are much better stories available. I would not recommend it, however.finally on iBooks
5By michaelward2very intriguing read
