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A Painted House

by John Grisham

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There are currently 105 reader reviews for A Painted House

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Maddie (05/20/02)

i thought luke was very insightful, too insightful for a 7 yr. old though great plot love your books!

kristina (05/20/02)

i have to agree with ben this book was great and i have a pappy too! haha... i congratulate you mr. grisham i want a sequel to this! this is the first of your books i've ever read and i loved it

Ben (05/20/02)

I thought this was a great book, very gripping it was pride that kept them going... kinda hard to believe that Luke didn't go crazy though.. after seeing all those murders and stuff. Characters that nobody will forget, evokes a mixture of feelings... the dialogue is fantastic and every detail gives the book sophistication.... great book! Kudos

Erin (05/08/02)

I enjoyed this bok throughly. The ideas were wonderful, and the image that they paint go right along with them. I couldn't put it down. A well written book that deserves to be read by anyone no matter what age they are.

Christi (05/01/02)

This story was not believeable. A seven year old boy could not have experienced life this way, even a mature farm child. Also, Pappy would be too proud to let the hill people camp out on his front yard, no matter how needy he was for farm help. The novel misses the boat, it has no tragedy, or hero.

Seth Thomson (04/30/02)

I have'nt read all of the books by Mr. Grisham but this is definitely one of the best books in his collection. A great work of litterature and deserves to be read.

Kristine James (04/30/02)

I've read most of Grisham's books and though this extremely veered from his usual novles, I enjoyed it and am anticipating a next book.

Lois (04/26/02)

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Couldn't put it down. Luke isreally refreshing and his grandpa reminds me of my grand mother, who was totally dedicated to her family. I would love to read a sequel about Luke. When can we expect that Mr. Grisham?

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