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.
Carol Kenton I just finished this book. Actually skipped over the lengthy war part. I was able to get the idea of the terrible treatment during the war to be able …moreI just finished this book. Actually skipped over the lengthy war part. I was able to get the idea of the terrible treatment during the war to be able to understand Pete's reaction without having to read all the details. Way too long. Very disappointed in book. I have read all of Grisham's books and this is not up to par in my estimation.

Maybe Grisham should write an entire book about war as the theme and plot.(less)
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