A Time to Kill - Englisch-Lektüre für Fortgeschrittene ab B2

by Christopher Tribble (Adapter), John Grisham

Before The Firm and The Pelican Brief made him a superstar, John Grisham wrote this riveting story of retribution and justice. In this searing courtroom drama, best-selling author John Grisham probes the savage depths of racial violence... as he delivers a compelling tale of uncertain justice in a small southern town... Clanton, Mississippi. The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless young men. The mostly white town reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until her black father acquires an assault rifle and takes matters into his hands. For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of sniper fire spread through the streets of Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his client's life... and then his own.

Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Legal Thriller, Mystery Thriller, Media Tie In, Crime

Paperback

Published July 11, 2017

Reviews

[Camille · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this for my English Course and I really enjoyed it. It was very short, a simple adaptation. I had watched the movie a couple years ago and loved it. I liked the strength and determination on Jake's character, the need to win, the need to show everyone the truth. It made me feel nervous at some parts even though I already knew how it ended.
I loved all of Jake's speeches, the way he talked and explained himself was incredible.

Really good book, easy to read.

[Dani · Rating 2 out of 5]

Buen libro para practicar una lectura fácil en inglés

[Barbara Jones]

Excellent book!

[sheen · Rating 4 out of 5]

He’s such a good writer, and that’s why I am collecting his books to fill my bookshelf at home. This is his first book released, but this was the third book of him I read I guess… The Street Lawyer, then The Firm, and right, I’ve read it third on the list. Grisham really is read-till-the-end writer, I mean you won’t be able to put down his books because it’s always fill of thrill, excitement, controversy etc… that you want to discover the beginnings-to-endings of each mysterious-written-scenes.

This book must be read by countries that practices racism since it discusses clearly the effect of it. Imagine a little black kid raped by white-teen and yet justice-for-white-people prevails? That’s disgusting… and yes, the title is perfect! Have you ever thought when-or-what is the right time for you to kill anyone? Carl Lee, a portrait of loving father. He can do everything and anything for the sake of his family, his daughter Tonya (the little girl who was raped). I can’t question his principle in the killing James and Billy (the rapists), it’s a natural act of a parent. But I am not agreeing either in putting-justice-in-your-own-hand… and the effect of black-and-white-people war is presented, that many officials takes advantage-to like Rufus Buckley.

I never expect the happy-ending of the book honestly, since all scenes are reality-based. I’m expecting Carl Lee to be jailed because of killing the rapists. But Jake’s strategy in pointing-out-the-emotional-act of Carl Lee to the jury, AMAZING!!!! A biased-strategy I can say but effective, since the jury agreed they’ll do the same Carl Lee did to protect their little girls… An emotional book of Grisham!!! And for that, another 4 stars!!!

[Bianca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was very confrontational- it made you ask yourself, the reader, hard questions that you mightn't want to but have to to fully understand the book and what the Author is trying to tell you.

It's a wonderfully written book that left me feeling inspired and touched- I'm glad I read it and I suggest anyone with any interest in crime, Mid-20th century America or race issues in America to read it.

[Sally · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty heavy stuff... I saw the film at its time of release because yay, Sandra Bullock! Always loved her. And I did enjoy it, but then I read the book and, considering I was only 14 or 15, that was a bit too much.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

First Grisham book I have read. I thought the character development was great, and his potrayal of the South was also very good. A great story line, and I found it hard to put down in most places. I will be reading more Grisham.

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

john grisham may be a supermarket fiction whore, but for good reason.

[Angelic · Rating 5 out of 5]

The movie was grrreat but still did the book no justice!

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been a long time since I read this book but I read several others by Grisham and this was always my favorite. It seemed less like a book written to become a film and more like simply a book.

[Avel Rudenko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful read! John Grishams's first Book...Just a masterpiece...and is followed by a movie by the same name. In short, it is a story of blacks getting mistreated by bully whites.

[Namiko · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was sometimes too upset to keep reading. I hate to read people attack and hurt weak people. I agree with the jury's decision.

[Juan Escalante · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genial. A pesar de que la leí en formato Penguin Readers, me pareció muy buena. No lo puse las 5 estrellas porque la partes del juicio se me hicieron un poco pesadas, pero igual muy buen libro :D

[Joan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I could have enjoyed the ending but the fudge the stuff that led to it was too damn painful.

[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite John Grisham book. It is riveting, cruel, and yet justice does prevail albeit at a great cost.

[So Na · Rating 3 out of 5]

American English (2 week) Upper Intermediate (2300words) /Contemporary/