Sycamore Row

By: John Grisham

Narrated by: Michael Beck

Length: 20 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Finalist, Thriller/Suspense, 2014

John Grisham takes you back to where it all began...

John Grisham's A Time to Kill is one of the most popular novels of our time. Now we return to that famous courthouse in Clanton as Jake Brigance once again finds himself embroiled in a fiercely controversial trial - a trial that will expose old racial tensions and force Ford County to confront its tortured history.

Seth Hubbard is a wealthy man dying of lung cancer. He trusts no one. Before he hangs himself from a sycamore tree, Hubbard leaves a new, handwritten, will. It is an act that drags his adult children, his Black maid, and Jake into a conflict as riveting and dramatic as the murder trial that made Brigance one of Ford County's most notorious citizens, just three years earlier.

The second will raises far more questions than it answers. Why would Hubbard leave nearly all of his fortune to his maid? Had chemotherapy and painkillers affected his ability to think clearly? And what does it all have to do with a piece of land once known as Sycamore Row?

In Sycamore Row, John Grisham returns to the setting and the compelling characters that first established him as America's favorite storyteller. Here, in his most assured and thrilling novel yet, is a powerful testament to the fact that Grisham remains the master of the legal thriller, nearly 25 years after the publication of A Time to Kill.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Critic reviews

Praise for the novels of John Grisham

"John Grisham is about as good a storyteller as we've got in the United States these days." —The New York Times Book Review

"John Grisham is exceptionally good at what he does—indeed, right now in this country, nobody does it better." —Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post

"Grisham is a marvelous storyteller who works readers the way a good trial lawyer works a jury." — Philadelphia Inquirer

"John Grisham owns the legal thriller." —The Denver Post

"John Grisham is not just popular, he is one of the most popular novelists of our time. He is a craftsman and he writes good stories, engaging characters, and clever plots." — Seattle Times

"A legal literary legend." — USA Today

Great follow-up

captivating, never lost me great narrative. truly a wonderful continuation to the first Book. would love to see more sequel to Grisham's novels.

Loved this story

Loved Michael Beck's narration.

I was engrossed in this story from the get go. I loved the details and I knew the puzzle was going to provide a great story. It was fun to recollect points early on that mattered later if you were paying attention. Living in Juneau I loved the piece of story that took place there. Gotta make sure he did his homework. It was plausible.

Predictable but entertaining!

No real twists or turns but overall it was an entertaining story. The case seems to go along slowly but with all the different characters I never really lost interest. The author kept my interest the whole time even though it was fairly obvious what was going to happen. I would definitely recommend this audiobook.

Terrific

Would you listen to Sycamore Row again? Why?

Because the characters, story and scenery are so rich you cannot comprehend it all with one time listening. I could not put it down needed to listen to the whole book. This should be a movie soon.

What did you like best about this story?

I could relate to the characters and area because of A Time To Kill

What about Michael Beck’s performance did you like?

This guy is great he really made all the people come to life.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me watch A Time to Kill again which also had a big emotional impact.

Great story!

Amazing performance by Michael Beck - he did justice to this outstanding story by John Grisham. Thoroughly enjoyed this!!!

Very Good

Any additional comments?

It was a very good listen. However, the slavery story of south has been done before and I felt this made the book a little predictable.

Can't wait for the movie!!

What made the experience of listening to Sycamore Row the most enjoyable?

Another edge of your seat winner for John Grisham!! Loved it. We have all of our favorite characters doing what they do best in this courtroom drama, with some grins along the way, but also surprises. I loved it.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes.

What about Michael Beck’s performance did you like?

He was very good with all of the voices.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Maybe about 4 sittings. It does get pretty caught up in the legalese, but in a user friendly way.

Edge of Your Seat Courtroom

The narration made the characters and the story come alive. Another great story that has you on the edge

I enjoyed this book...

A little slow in places, but a really enjoyable read. Grisham won me over with this one once again.

captivating!

Great story. Tied together so well. Likeable characters, history, humor, and courtroom drama. It's hard to put down.