Note: Spoilers will be within this post. BEWARE
Note: There will be spoilers in this post. BEWARE. Also, had to make sure you read the top. Even if you missed the bold print, the large size of the text, and the fact that the word "beware" was in all caps, I had to write out this paragraph to get my message across.
Actual beginning of post:
Note: There will be... nah I'm done with that.
Anyway, recently, I finished the novel, The Chamber, by the one and only John Grisham. The last time I talked about this book, I was only like a chapter into the story (See Post #12) This book is set in the 1960's, and a Jewish lawyer's firm is blown up by some KKK members. The explosion kills his sons, and the lawyer is seriously injured. The lawyer was Marvin Kramer, a civil rights activist in the south, which was not the most friendly of places as this time (obvious by the bomb). The KKK members were Sam Cayhall, Jerimiah Dogen, and Rollie Wedge.
Now, Cayhall, as I noted last time, was caught by the cops for having a bloody scene after blocking traffic. Here's where I have new information. Cayhall is tried for the double murder, and the trial is declared a mistrial. He goes on trial again, and again, it ends in mistrial.
Finally, after 20 years since the bombing, the FBI opens up the trial again, and Sam is sent to death row. He eventually finds a lawyer, Adam Hall. However, there is a complication, as a coworker of his asks him, "'You didn't think, Mr. Hall, that you should've informed us that you were related to one of our clients?' (Grisham 52)" Yep, Adam Hall is the grandson of Sam Cayhall. He is also Jewish, which is ironic. Well, Adam does what he can to get Sam off of death row, while trying to learn more about his family history. Sam is reluctant at first, but opens up as the novel progresses.
Adam finally goes to the governor of Mississippi to ask for a reprieve, and...
I said that there would be spoilers, but I'm ending my summary here. You can read the book to find out what happens. I know, but you can figure it out. You got this.
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| Gene Hackman as Sam Cayhall |
Wow. This book seems to be a book i would pick up and just start reading. I seem to like the suspense. Makes me keep on reading
ReplyDeleteWow. First off I would like to take notice of the great of use of repetition in the beginning, and second I would have to agree with Samanyu about this being something that would make me keep on reading. Good Job once again.
ReplyDeleteWow. I really liked your post! And yes, your repetition made me want to read this post...but then there actually WERE no spoilers. But that build up of suspense was great. Anyway, this book sounds really good, and I think I might read it.
ReplyDeleteThe way you created suspense in the beginning made me want to read the post and was very well constructed. The way the author constructs his book is amazing. The plot of opening up a trial from 20 years ago adds a ton of suspense and makes me want to read the book.
ReplyDeleteJacob, I really liked your post and how you included the spoiler alert. The use of repetition really elevated your syntax and now this is on my to-read list.
ReplyDeleteI'm with everyone else on this post, it was a great one because of your syntax and diction! I really like your summary and analysis and it really makes me want to read and I also enjoy reading these kind of books!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the introduction with the spoiler alert.That was pretty original. You also included a lot of your own voice into the post which really makes it feel more authentic.
ReplyDeleteJacob, I really liked how your voice was present in this post and your repetition at the beginning. Nice Job!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog post Jacob, you did a good job with the use of repetition and creating suspense keep up the great work! I really enjoyed it,
ReplyDeleteBags I first of all I really liked your intro, it instantly grabbed my attention. Also I liked the way you ended the post, leaving some suspense and wanting me to read the book. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteJacob, I thought that your post was fantastic. I thought that it had great voice. I thought that your summary was very good, I always put too much or too little in mine. I am interested in the story, and hope that I will be able to read it soon. Also, I loved your warnings and then your non-spoilers.
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job with your post today! I laughed in the beginning, it really made me want to read more! It also made me want to read this book, especially because of the suspense you put into it! Great job, Jacob!
ReplyDeleteGreat post you went into a good amount of detail and the amount of personality in this post was absolutely exquisite. And you did a wonderfully splendous job on diction, and your placement of those words was simply stunning! Keep up the mighty fine work.
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