What readers think of A Painted House, plus links to write your own review.

My ancestors came from Oklahoma, Missouri, and Arkansas; they were poor sharecroppers with the attributes of resourcefulness, intelligence, and tenacity, which they passed on to the generations who have followed them. But their lives were hard. I believe that The Painted House shows Grisham's deep awareness of the assets and challenges of those who lived through these times, in those places. He creates characters who exist amidst a back-drop of murder, youthful dreams, and the struggle to rise above the quest for survival, and he does it so engagingly that I became totally engrossed in the story. He is a magnificent weaver of tales. I loved it..can't wait for his next book. I hope he continues to create those who are not limited to the confines of the field of law.

I saw this book while shopping with my husband in a music store, and was immediately attracted to it because of its cover. I read the jacket, and was immediately enthralled with the story. I bought it, and now almost a week later, (hardly putting it down), I finally just finished it! I laughed and cried with the charcters. I found myself escaping my college life and living life with the Chandlers. This is by far the BEST book I have read written by John Grisham.

This is, by far, my favorite book John Grisham has written. I am an Arkansan who has heard the stories from my grandparents about what it was like to live through the Great Depression. It is my opinion, that Grisham did an excellent job making the novel relate as close as possible to actual events.

As I read this book, I had the feeling I had read it before. It was like a lot of other books about growing up poor on a farm (north or south). I expected more from Grisham. I felt Luke was too mature for a seven year old. I'd looked forward to reading "A Painted House" and was disappointed. I rated it a 3 but it was really a 2 1/2.

I really like reading this book. Same as other Grisham books though it has a different subject.

This is by far my favorite Grisham novel. Although it lacks the tense and fast paced plot of his legal thrillers, this novel shows that Grisham is fully capable of writing a non-law related book. Once I started this book, I could not put it down and finished it in a matter of days. This is the type of book that develops the characters so well, you wish the story would never end, and are left wondering what happens to them when you are done. My only question....where's the sequel?!

I really liked this book. When I started it, i expected it to be another legal thriller, but it isn't. i enjoyed reading about life in rural arkansas in the early 50's through the eyes of a 7 year old. In a way, it had a Grapes of Wrath element. When i started this book, I thought I would never finish it. By the time I was at page 300, I could not put it down. I read the last 150 pages non-stop!! I highly recommend this book.

This book shows Grishams way with words. Not unlike his other books the words flow together easily and only enable to reader to make their own assumptions. This book is the type that makes you feel good, and makes you wish you lived in a town like that. I think when I get old I would like to just relax on my porch swing and watch my grandkids play baseball in the front yard : )
Coming from the simple but complex mind of a small boy made this story what it was. Even though it was so unlike his other stories, in ways it was much more beneficial to the reader. It gives out a sense of hope and wonder. I hope Grisham continues to write these type of novels