Paula Mills asked this question about The Reckoning:
Why do you think Grisham had to go into so much detail about the war story? I don’t think it really was that relevant to the plot and was way too long and graphic. It was not his usual style and I was disappointed with the book.
Gracie Hill I agree with Allison, it was great writing but didn't do anything to move the plot at all. I felt like it was totally unrelated in fact and found myse…moreI agree with Allison, it was great writing but didn't do anything to move the plot at all. I felt like it was totally unrelated in fact and found myself skipping pages. Not at all up to his usual standards.(less)
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