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A Painted House by John Grisham

A Painted House

by John Grisham
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  • Feb 1, 2000, 400 pages
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  • Dec 2001, 496 pages
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Andrea

I absolutely love this book. I like the prospective the author wrote from and his unique style. I'm about 350 pages in and I can't get enough. The characters are incredibly descriptive and the story is vivid. This book is a MUST read!!
BOB

This novel was a good read. It was involving and let you enjoy the struggles and triumph of a rural family. It is a updated "Grapes of Wrath."
Steve Coleman

I loved it, it took me back to my childhood and all the thoughts, secrets and emotions I felt as a child. I have loved all of Grishams books. I have read all of them. A Painted House and A Time To Kill are a tie for my favorite.
Jacob Hudgins

I thoght this was a great novel. The only thing that dissapointed me was the ending. Grisham could have at least told us whether or not Ricky had made it home to marry Libby.
Chelz*

It was a really kute book and i would recomend it to everyone
kristina

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
Kristine James

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

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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