The Confession: A Novel

It's been a while since I've read / listened to a John Grisham book. I've always enjoyed his stories, and while this was different than the last I recall, it was a 'good' kind of different. The unique plot pulls you in, and the narration was well done.

I used to love reading Grisham books. I now barely like reading Grisham books. He has started pushing politics. It just seems he is against the death penalty and just really trying to push his beliefs through his books. This makes 2.
Sorry John but I not only don't agree with you; I can barely stomach your last few books. I read more than a novel a week, and have for many years. I have read all of your books. I have enjoyed a few. I have hated a few. I can't continue to pay for your books though. This was my last. I absolutely hate being told what to do and think. Give me the facts and I will make a choice. Don't tell me what I should choose.
I have a doctorate plus in education and I will not have another penny I earn go to John Grisham.

I settled in when the book started, looking forward to an other solid Grisham story. I was still into it about one third of the way through when I started to yawn a little. Half way through I was wondering if I should just turn it off and move on.

Heavy on the "capital punishment is bad because sometimes bad things happen to good people" theme -- this one lacks the life so much of Grisham's other work has. It becomes more of a detail laden essay on the justice system in Texas, statistics that are irrelevant to anything that makes for an interesting book and endless editorializing.

The good guys and too good and the bad guys leave me...well...yawning.

Not the best use I ever made of a credit.

This was a huge disappointment. I happen to agree with Grisham about the death penalty, but good grief. I found the bad guy characters unbelievably bad, the good guys too good to be true. I waded through this whole thing waiting for the "unexpected twist" that would make this lecture worthwhile, but it was not to be. This book just coasted to a stop. Yawn.........

Whether you are for or against the death penalty, this is a well written NOVEL. Plenty of tension, good character development, interesting characters and kept my interest from beginning to end. Well worth the read. Also, it might make one think!

I have listened to and read about a half a dozen John Grisham novels and for the most part enjoyed them. This one is the exception. It is over the top preaching against the death penalty. The characters are stereotypes, the young wild attorney practicing law only for the good of humanity. All the white authority figures are evil, scheming to execute as many people as they can regardless of guilt. All the black characters, warm and loving family members, who are preyed on by the SYSTEM!!!!

After about 90 minutes, I had to turn it off. That is the first audible tape I have not listened to all the way to the end. Do yourself a favor and listen to any of Grisham's older works, you wont be as disappointed as I was about the Confession.

I was captivated till half way through when I felt the book had an ending. (Which I didn't like) The author's true ending seemed anti-climatic. None the less a worthwhile read (or listen)

Grisham has made a enormous name for himself with legal thrillers, fascinating characters, and plot twists that make your head spin.

You will not find much of this in his latest book, The Confession. I reread the 4 and 5 star ratings and wondered how those readers felt good about this book. I expect to be entertained, and treated like the intelligent reader that I am. I wasted a credit and am very sorry to all the others who feel the same way. What else can you do?

This is one of the best books I have read by Grisham. The descriptions he gives of people, places and situations put the reader right in the thick of the action. You find yourself feeling compassion for characters, disbelief, and a host of other emotions. Regardless of your politics, the writer definitely catches your attention, and it is hard to put the book down. The reader, Scott Sowers, is perfect for this book.

The story was more about Texas' death penalty and not enough storyline. Was really boring.