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The Chamber
The Chamber | John Grisham
In the corridors of Chicago's top law firm: Twenty-six-year-old Adam Hall stands on the brink of a brilliant legal career. Now he is risking it all for a death-row killer and an impossible case. Maximum Security Unit, Mississippi State Prison: Sam Cayhall is a former Klansman and unrepentant racist now facing the death penalty for a fatal bombing in 1967. He has run out of chances -- except for one: the young, liberal Chicago lawyer who just happens to be his grandson. While the executioners prepare the gas chamber, while the protesters gather and the TV cameras wait, Adam has only days, hours, minutes to save his client. For between the two men is a chasm of shame, family lies, and secrets -- including the one secret that could save Sam Cayhall's life...or cost Adam his. "A dark and thoughtful tale pulsing wit moral uncertainties... Grisham is at his best." --People. "Compelling... Powerful... The Chamber will make readers think long and hard about the death penalty." -- USA Today. "His best yet." -- The Houston Post. "Mesmerizing... with an authority and originality... and with a grasp of literary complexity that makes Scott Turow's novels pale by comparison -- Grisham returns." -- San Francisco Chronicle. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from John Grisham's The Litigators.
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Bethanyroe
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It was a really great story. I was disappointed with the ending, but only because it didn‘t tie everything up perfectly. It‘s a very well-written and likely ending. There were a few characters I was left wondering about.

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Heartbreaking.

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LibraryCin
The Chamber | John Grisham
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This was good, but maybe not quite as good as many of Grisham‘s others. I think it was a bit slower. There were sort of two parts to it: the legal case being made and the pro/con death penalty, but also the story of a family with secrets, as Adam and Sam (and Adam and his aunt, Sam‘s daughter) get to know each other. I thought about upping my rating just a little at the end, but decided I‘d stick with how I felt through the majority of the book

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Librarybelle
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Grisham's books are usually riddled with a bunch of #workaholics, fighting wrongs (or creating them) in the name of the legal system. #jubilantjuly

Cinfhen Well done☺️ 7y
RealLifeReading Good one! 7y
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Laalaleighh This was my first Grisham. I read it wayyyy too young haha. 7y
Librarybelle @Laalaleighh My first one was The Partner...I think I read it in middle school! 7y
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Kay123
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This is a book everyone should read. For me, it wasn't just a book, it was an experience that will stay with me forever.

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Embellembell
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This was my view as I finished The Chamber for the second time! It's not only another masterpiece by Grisham, but it is a thought provoking look at issues of morality, guilt, innocence, race and family! It is an AMAZING read! Thanks @Human_Laurel_Tree for buying it for me!

Andrew65 This is one of his best, and what a place to read it! (edited) 7y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks So beautiful 😊 7y
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Embellembell
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Good way to start the day!

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MyBooks1
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Currently reading ☺
#thechamber #komora #johngrisham

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