Maggie M. - , reviewed on 11/7/2013 + 400 more book reviews

I havent read John Grisham in a long time, as I had previously read them all, loved them, and was waiting for some new ones to come out. This one was just okay. If memory serves me correctly, I believe his previous novels were much better, with more intrigue and surprises. This one also ended rather lamely, as it left the reader wondering what happens after Kyle goes back home, the fate of Benny, etc.

The "secret" to which the synopisis references is an alleged rape of a coed during a drug/alcohol-fest. Grisham twists justice with his telling of the alleged rape and how Kyle's father takes care of the situation. It's a typical stoned, promiscuous, slutty college girl who gets in over her head and to save face, cries rape. I think it's a realm in which Grisham shouldn't have tread and he did it poorly at that.

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