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Book Recommendation: A Time To Kill by John Grisham

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Book Recommendation:  A Time To Kill by John Grisham

 

Over the weekend, I finished reading A Time To Kill (1989) by John Grisham. After reading 20 or so of his books, I finally read the first one. It is outstanding, as may be expected.  A Time to Kill is the book that launched Grisham’s writing career.

The setting of this novel is the small town of Clanton, Mississippi and the primary character is criminal lawyer Jake Brigance.  If you are new to books by John Grisham, I suggest that you read A Time To Kill before reading his current best seller Sycamore Row (2013) in which Jake Brigance is also the leading character. However, they do not need to be read in order to be thoroughly enjoyed.

What novel are you reading for pleasure this week?

 

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Roy, I read A Time to Kill a few years ago. I enjoy John Grisham's writing style.

Jan 27, 2014 08:12 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

John Grisham is one of my Mom's favorites! 

Jan 27, 2014 12:29 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Roy. Have read most of his books, thank you for the recommendation.

Jan 27, 2014 05:56 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Roy.  I do remember reading the first one.  He is quite a writer.

Jan 27, 2014 07:45 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

This was a great book, Roy.  It has stood the test of time.

Jan 27, 2014 08:21 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Roy, Sycamore Row is a great read! Have read a few of his books and not a fan of fiction. Enjoy your day!

Jan 27, 2014 08:38 PM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Hi Roy: I have not read any of JG's novels. But I do remember him being the writer of the movie "The Firm." It was filled with suspense, mind-boggling, thought-provoking, and brilliant scenes starring Tom Cruise and Gene Hackman.

I was a follower though of Robert Ludlum.

Jan 27, 2014 09:14 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for the book recommendation.

Jan 27, 2014 09:28 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments are always appreciated.

Have an outstanding week!

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Jan 27, 2014 09:43 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I hope you are staying warm. it was -2 in my back yard this morning. Supposed to warm up for the weekend. I hope this is the end of the cold. 31 days until March.

Jan 27, 2014 10:38 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, I love John Grisham, and have many of his books, including this one.   It is a great story!

Jan 27, 2014 11:09 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Roy
A Time to Kill was a fantastic book also a wonderful movie . I didn't know he had a new book out pehaps I will pick it up .

Jan 27, 2014 11:27 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Roy, I have read all of John Grisham's books...A Time to Kill was indeed great as was the movie.

Jan 27, 2014 11:38 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I remember the movie...it was very good!  

Jan 28, 2014 12:03 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for your comments.

Have a great day and an outstanding week. It is very cold in Maryland!

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Jan 28, 2014 12:20 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

You had a very enthusiastic rating on this one Roy. I will have to read it. I have been pursuing non fiction since the first of the year.

Jan 28, 2014 06:46 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

When I look back at old blogs, I realize that some of the members who were making comments last year are no longer active.

May 22, 2015 09:59 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sometimes a good practice to revisit old blogs and reblogs. We might even find some good ideas for current posts.

Jan 01, 2019 03:04 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I am posting the blog photograph on my current Facebook timeline.

Jan 01, 2019 03:04 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your feedback and your continued support are very much appreciated.

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