The book grabs your attention from the start, drawing you into the character's lives. It's like a "Who dun it?" in reverse. The "Who" is evident in the first chapter, but it takes the next few days to try and persuade the key characters as to whether or not he's telling the truth. More importantly, can this "Confession" save another man's life? Grisham tells a compelling story, and gets the language of the South just right.

Good for discussions as is any controversial subject like the death penalty.

This book is a rather thinly disguised appeal for reconsideration of the current policy regarding capital punishment in the United States. It explores the inequities that are so deeply rooted in the justice systems of certain locales. The story line is clever, but the story itself unravels a bit too slowly for my taste. I was left with a feeling that the sermon had lasted a little too long.

Very interesting book. Lots of drama! Very insightful on some moral/political issues. Created great discussion in book club!