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The Confession
- Narrated by: Scott Sowers
- Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Summary
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- Kirstine
- 11-02-17
“Edge-of the-seat” legal drama
I enjoy Grisham’s novels and his cynicism over the justice available in US legal system, particularly for the disadvantaged in society. This novel epitomises this as a young black man, Donte Drumm, is accused of a brutal murder on little evidence other than a confession, later retracted, got out of him by dubious police tactics. He is convicted by an all white jury and sentenced to death. After four years on death row and numerous appeals his execution day is imminent. At the 11th hour a confession to a clergyman by a serial sex offender just released from prison leads to a hectic race to try and stop the execution. It’s gripping stuff: depressing too as politicians motivated by a desire to be re-elected, in a Texas with majority-opinion in favour of the death penalty, are hell-bent on ignoring any evidence that exonerates the prisoner. Although this is fiction it exemplifies what can happen to those without the funds to get professional legal representation.
It’s a gripping and thought-provoking novel that made me feel angry at times but nevertheless a great listen that is admirably narrated.
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- Alexandra
- 25-06-16
Thought provoking brilliance
A great story and a great storyline, this book is full of characters with real depth. Dealing with the topic of the death penalty, the characters explore the different passions that motivate people to take a stand for or against it. The story explores the relationship between love and hate, it looks at justice and injustice, race and racial prejudice, hope and hopelessness. The story examines the consequences of the actions each character takes based on their views about the death penalty and justice. A man's life is in their hands they can make a difference, a girl's life had been lost, they have the power to seek retribution, the choices that they make, and the impact of those choices will be played out in this story, which will grip you and draw you in right to the end.
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- Simon
- 03-10-16
Grisham at his best.
Enthralled from start to end in a great read by the master of legal drama.
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- Anne
- 02-02-17
Falls apart in the middle
I loved the premise but after the conviction the rest of the book drooped. Usual great characterisation, subjects of death row, appeals, etc were interesting. It almost seemed as though it was two stories.
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- Marie
- 22-01-17
Really Good Listen
Love to read John Grisham, so was a little concerned about an audio book. There was absolutely no need, the story as always was great and the narrator was fantastic, I even forgot he as ALL the characters.
My only concern now, is will the other narrators of John Grisham be as good???
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- KEVIN FISHER
- 16-01-17
Fantastic
Genuinely moving story. Great narration. An innocent man on death row. Will he be saved? Highly recommended.
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- Paula Beers
- 06-07-16
Attention all Grisham Fans
OK having not had the opportunity to read or listen to Grisham for a little while , this book definitely brought me back into the fold. Whether you are anti or pro life with the death row philosophy /belief in some parts of the globe, the novel involves you in the emotional roller coaster of the argument for and against those personally facing it. It challenges in a gentle way the futility of the system whilst maintaining an interesting and worthwhile story. Not for everyone but it involved those social and political issues for which Grisham well known, I enjoyed this very much.
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- Samuel
- 22-04-16
an absolutey cracking book.
it is definitely on top of the best ones I have read so far. intriguing, gripping and thoroughly enjoyable.
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- K. B.
- 27-04-15
Thought Provoking Storyline
Grisham at one of his best pieces. The confession touches on very sensitive topics across race and moral values. It's grips you from start to finish. No regrets recommending.
Performance of narrator Improved deeper in the story.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-05-15
Enjoyable and unusual
I love it when Grisham tells his legal tales from a slightly different perspective. This time it's from the viewpoint of a Lutheran minister. It works well.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-03-20
Great story!
A great story that makes you think about the moral dilemma of whether the death sentence serves as an appropriate form of punishment.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-09-19
Loved it!!!!
Good read. I was hooked from the chapter to the last. Loved it! I would recommend this. Great author