The Summons
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Journal Entry 1 by fushmush from Sydney CBD, New South Wales Australia on Sunday, September 15, 2002
It seems that John Grisham's novels are heading downhill. His first novels were exciting, captivating reads. Books that I'd read cover to cover without putting down. However, his latest, "The Summons" does not live up to his previous novels. It didn't really catch my attention and I wasn't impressed with the ending.
From Amazon:
"Law professor Ray Atlee and his prodigal brother, Forrest, are summoned home to Clanton, Mississippi, by their ailing father to discuss his will. But when Ray arrives the judge is already dead, and the one-page document dividing his meager estate between the two sons seems crystal clear. What it doesn't mention, however, is the small fortune in cash Ray discovers hidden in the old man's house--$3 million he can't account for and doesn't mention to brother Forrest, either.
Ray's efforts to keep his find a secret, figure out where it came from, and hide it from a nameless extortioner, who seems to know more about it than he does, culminate in a denouement with an almost biblical twist. It's a slender plot to hang a thriller on, and in truth it's not John Grisham's best in terms of pacing, dramatic tension, and interesting characters (except for Harry Rex, a country lawyer who was the judge's closest friend and in many ways is the father Ray wishes he'd had. He's so vivid he jumps off the page). But Grisham's legions of fans are likely to enjoy The Summons even if it lacks the power of some of his classic earlier books, like The Firm, The Brethren, and The Testament. --Jane Adams"
From Amazon:
"Law professor Ray Atlee and his prodigal brother, Forrest, are summoned home to Clanton, Mississippi, by their ailing father to discuss his will. But when Ray arrives the judge is already dead, and the one-page document dividing his meager estate between the two sons seems crystal clear. What it doesn't mention, however, is the small fortune in cash Ray discovers hidden in the old man's house--$3 million he can't account for and doesn't mention to brother Forrest, either.
Ray's efforts to keep his find a secret, figure out where it came from, and hide it from a nameless extortioner, who seems to know more about it than he does, culminate in a denouement with an almost biblical twist. It's a slender plot to hang a thriller on, and in truth it's not John Grisham's best in terms of pacing, dramatic tension, and interesting characters (except for Harry Rex, a country lawyer who was the judge's closest friend and in many ways is the father Ray wishes he'd had. He's so vivid he jumps off the page). But Grisham's legions of fans are likely to enjoy The Summons even if it lacks the power of some of his classic earlier books, like The Firm, The Brethren, and The Testament. --Jane Adams"
This book didn't grab my attention from the start, so I did not continue reading it. I hope to swap it at the next Sydney Bookcrossing meet-up tonight!
And the book comes back to me :D. Apparently this book is cursed! I can't give it away.
I've promised this to another bookcrosser --> Special-K. I hope she enjoys it!
I've promised this to another bookcrosser --> Special-K. I hope she enjoys it!
I arrived home late last night to find two packages on my kitchen table.....BC strikes again!! Thanks for sending this to me fushmush :) I hope you enjoy Jupiters Bones.
My first John Grisham. Seemed a bit lame to me.
