OVERVIEW
I have read many of John Grisham's fiction books and this is non-fiction, a deviation from most of his best-sellers. The co-author is Jim McCloskey who is the founder of Centurion Ministries. This book is ten stories about cases where the wrong individuals were arrested, tried, and convicted for crimes they did not commit. Each chapter details the crime, who was framed, who was involved in the wrongful conviction(s), and the aftermath.
OVERALL REVIEW: 4.0 stars
Writing: 4.0 stars
Both John Grisham and Jim McCloskey write beautifully. But the subject matter made it difficult to really enjoy this book. It felt too graphic and gratuitous, at times.
Character development: 4.0 stars
Each individual framed in this book including the judges, prosecutors, police, defense, snitches, and the victim is fully detailed. At times, it was overwhelming. Hundreds of people were mentioned over ten chapters which was a lot to manage and absorb.
Storyline: 4.0 stars
The storyline is in ten chapters about individual(s) who were framed for crimes they did not commit. Each chapter includes the crime, fallout, and aftermath.
The main location was the United States, primarily in the South.
Memorable/Informative: 4.5 stars
Hot tip - if you are arrested, do not talk to anyone, PERIOD! Ask for an attorney and keep your mouth shut, PERIOD! Only talk to your attorney about the case, PERIOD!
Book cover: 4.0 stars
Okay.
Book title: 4.5 stars
Short, but appropriate.
DEFINITE recommend
BOOK INFORMATION
NetGalley ARC (ebook)
Framed by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey
544 pages
Doubleday
Release date of 10/15/2024
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Happy reading,
Dorothea 💜
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