Katie's review
A Time to Kill by John Grisham
This is Grisham's first novel, and is as thrilling and addictive as his other books that I've read. As a page turner that does not require too much concentration, it was the perfect choice for my plane trip. As expected from Grisham, the story is a legal mystery, and the plot is set in rural Mississippi where a 10 year old black girl is brutally beaten and raped by two racist white men. She survives the horrific event, but understandably, her father shoots and kills the men in an act of revenge. Now he is on trial for his life, facing the death penalty, in front of an all white jury. The book is grim and disturbing in parts, but overall, it was a compelling and entertaining read for someone who enjoys legal fiction.
