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Sycamore Row

Jake Brigance, Book 2

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Sycamore Row

By: John Grisham
Narrated by: Michael Beck
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Fight them, Mr Brigance. To the bitter end. We must prevail.

In the long-awaited successor to the novel that launched his phenomenal career, John Grisham brings us the powerful sequel to A Time to Kill. As filled with twists as it is with legal mastery, Sycamore Row proves beyond doubt that John Grisham is in a league of his own.

Jake Brigance has never met Seth Hubbard, or even heard of him, until the old man's suicide note names him attorney for his estate. The will is dynamite. Seth has left 90 per cent of his vast, secret fortune to his housemaid.

The vultures are circling even before the body is cold: the only subject more incendiary than money in Ford County is race, and this case has both.

As the relatives contest the will, and unscrupulous lawyers hasten to benefit, Jake searches for answers to the many questions left by Seth Hubbard's death.

What made him write that last-minute will leaving everything to a poor black woman named Lettie Lang?

Why did he choose to kill himself on the desolate piece of land known as Sycamore Row?

And what was it that Seth and his brother witnessed as children that, in his words, 'no human should ever see'?

©2013 John Grisham (P)2013 Random House Audio Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Exciting Scary Suspense Mystery

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I tried to ration my listening but was so gripped by the story I finished the book very quickly. It's the author at his best. Grisham's usual laconic and cynical opinion of lawyers is given full rein. Two sets of protagonists to an eventual court case are carefully set up so that the reader/listener is partisan and wants the underdog to win. Race relations in the Deep South add to the uncertainty over the eventual verdict over whether a last minute hand-written Will is valid. Pre-trial discovery and jury selection all add to the tensions that builds up to an edge-of-your-seat court battle with surprises and set-backs.
The narrator does a grand job bringing the various characters to life in this highly recommended book.

Vintage Grisham

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What does Michael Beck bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

His narration here is exceptionally good. His narration of different accents and male and female characters is flawless. A joy to listen to.

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This was my first book by Grisham. Not sure why it took me so long, but there it is! I have enjoyed the movie adaptations of The Firm and The Client. My favourite genre is crime fiction. However, it seems that, even where there is a crime, the main focus for Grisham is the people associated in some way. In Sycamore Row, there is no crime to be investigated, just the legal wranglings around a Last Will and Testament. Who would have thought that could be enough to engage for 20 hours, but Grisham writes people and dialogue brilliantly, so works.

Really enjoyable, beautifully written.

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I really enjoyed this book. The narration was brilliant the story is very gripping. Couldn't wait to sit n have my quiet time everyday

Worth every minute

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Ive listen to several of his book and like the previous books I was not disappointed.

John Grisham at his best

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read really well, thoroughly enjoyed this audio book. Excellent story read clearly and made the book

brilliant

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I listen to a lot of audio book’s especially crime and crime thrillers. I’ve listened to many great stories, by the best writers on the planet but this now stands as my number one listen. I’ve laughed out loud, been outraged and shed so many tears.

The characters are so real, alive and kicking in my imagination, in my mind and in my heart. Powerful stuff.

By far the best narrator I have ever heard! He’s fabulous, able to create personas for every single character. There should be awards for narrators.!! I absolutely loved every single second.

Blown away

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The only possible thing wrong with this audio book was that it had to end.

Grisham at his captivating best

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Great story, well written. Suspense at almost every turn. Would make a great movie. Only one slight issue with the voices / accents Michael Beck uses can be confusing as at times as it’s not clear who he’s purporting to be. I really enjoyed listening to this book and will continue with Jake Briggance in A Time For Mercy.

Fantastic book

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Story great, love John Grisham, good follow up to A Time To Kill, and Michael Beck narrated brilliantly! Liked him as an actor and he thoroughly enhanced my enjoyment of this audiobook 👍🏻

Loved it!

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Such vivid, unforgettable characters, brilliantly portrayed by Mr. Beck's reading!
And in the background, the persistent hum of racism and bigotry in Mississippi, in spite of legislation and the efforts of the enlightened few.

Justice, so many years later.

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