Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Sycamore Row by John Grisham

Title: Sycamore Row
Author: John Grisham
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: April 20, 2014 in Santa Barbara (Jenny's graduation)
When was the book published: 2013
Main Characters: rich guy Seth Hubbard, lawyer Jake Brigance, his helper Letti
What happens? Seth is dying from cancer, mails Jake a handwritten will and instructions to cut his kids out of his 20+ million estate, and leave 90% to Letti.  Seth then hangs himself, and the legal battle ensues.  Jake's team of local alcoholic lawyers and defrocked ex-lawyers team up to find Seth's brother Ancil and find out the mystery of why he did this.
How long was this? 464 pages
Did I like this? great story, very different, very deep south, top notch, lots of great history and culture, good characters
Overall grade: A

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