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The Rewrite
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Published February 1, 2021
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July 6, 2022
Enjoy all his books. No exception here.
August 27, 2021
Don't let the title fool you.
This is a good book for crime junkies. Lots of action, several twists and turns not anticipated. But you can walk away and come back to it later.
This is a good book for crime junkies. Lots of action, several twists and turns not anticipated. But you can walk away and come back to it later.
August 1, 2021
I've read John Grisham novels before, enjoyed them for the intrigues, legal wit, and plots. Usually they are well written. I looked forward to maybe some lighter reading than his massive tomes. I was very surprised at the clipped brevity of the writing as if he was in a race for time and economy of words. Hemingway short, film noir dark, and littered with pop slang, half-formed sentences, and missing the eloquence of former novels.
Then-oddly, as I was writing this review I glanced at the author's name and realized it is Gresham, not Grisham! Could it be another author? Duh. There was nothing in a bio or afterword to steer me elsewhere to believe any other facts here.
I liked the novel okay, and frankly, it ends as I thought. No surprise, except the fate of one Johnny Wisegood. Sequel?
I gave it 3 stars for some poor editing, grammar errors, and the repetitive shotgun wording and sentences that became tiresome.
Then-oddly, as I was writing this review I glanced at the author's name and realized it is Gresham, not Grisham! Could it be another author? Duh. There was nothing in a bio or afterword to steer me elsewhere to believe any other facts here.
I liked the novel okay, and frankly, it ends as I thought. No surprise, except the fate of one Johnny Wisegood. Sequel?
I gave it 3 stars for some poor editing, grammar errors, and the repetitive shotgun wording and sentences that became tiresome.
June 2, 2021
Short Story
I enjoyed “ Rewrite”, but was just getting into the “story” when it was finished.
The premise was interesting, I liked all the characters. In fact hoping to hear more about Sloane in a full length novel.
Would have rated it higher if there was more “story”. Too short and expensive.
Three stars.
I enjoyed “ Rewrite”, but was just getting into the “story” when it was finished.
The premise was interesting, I liked all the characters. In fact hoping to hear more about Sloane in a full length novel.
Would have rated it higher if there was more “story”. Too short and expensive.
Three stars.
March 12, 2021
Slightly disappointed
I read the book because I have loved every John Gresham before this one.When I compare Rewrite to all other John Gresham books three stars is as high as I can go. All of his other books get an A, Rewrite gets a C.
I read the book because I have loved every John Gresham before this one.When I compare Rewrite to all other John Gresham books three stars is as high as I can go. All of his other books get an A, Rewrite gets a C.
March 19, 2021
Poor Johny
Well written and a page turner. Johnny Waygood was not a bad guy. . Caught up in circumstances and an adventure that is almost comical. You will enjoy this read and be surprised at the ending.
Well written and a page turner. Johnny Waygood was not a bad guy. . Caught up in circumstances and an adventure that is almost comical. You will enjoy this read and be surprised at the ending.
March 2, 2021
Good Read
Good character development. Mostly liked revisiting San Fernando Valley and other parts of Los Angeles and surrounding area. Gave it 4 stars cuz the ending
Good character development. Mostly liked revisiting San Fernando Valley and other parts of Los Angeles and surrounding area. Gave it 4 stars cuz the ending
March 3, 2021
Fascinating story
Story keeps you locked in from start to finish. The many twists and turns won’t let you down. Great story and the best writing
Story keeps you locked in from start to finish. The many twists and turns won’t let you down. Great story and the best writing
March 9, 2021
Pretty good
Kept my attention. Some wording stilted but overall a good mystery. I suppose I'm more of a forensics buff. I would have liked a little more action.
Kept my attention. Some wording stilted but overall a good mystery. I suppose I'm more of a forensics buff. I would have liked a little more action.
March 26, 2021
The rewrite
Great read.....could not put this book down..this is the first review I have ever left. I've been reading most of my 74 years...
Great read.....could not put this book down..this is the first review I have ever left. I've been reading most of my 74 years...
March 26, 2021
Not your normal John Gresham story.
Good story line. Hope to start another soon. He is one of my favorite authors to date next to Dean Koontz
Good story line. Hope to start another soon. He is one of my favorite authors to date next to Dean Koontz
April 7, 2021
There has to be a sequel!
I chose to rating because of the foul language and sexual content. This is definitely for adults only. A good story.
linen but n over
I chose to rating because of the foul language and sexual content. This is definitely for adults only. A good story.
linen but n over
April 22, 2021
Good Grisham
Nothing heavy, just some interesting characters and a plot that keeps you turning the pages to find out what happens next.
Nothing heavy, just some interesting characters and a plot that keeps you turning the pages to find out what happens next.
May 26, 2021
The Rewrite
Interesting and entertaining but not up to John Gresham usual standards. Easy read . I finished it in one day.
Interesting and entertaining but not up to John Gresham usual standards. Easy read . I finished it in one day.
July 8, 2021
Review
Love the book , it keeps you on your toes and guessing. Will probably read again and again... Great story
Love the book , it keeps you on your toes and guessing. Will probably read again and again... Great story
July 10, 2021
Sad
A little too unbelievable,far-fetched even for fiction.The story-line was was way too shallow and a predictable ending was evident after a few pages.
A little too unbelievable,far-fetched even for fiction.The story-line was was way too shallow and a predictable ending was evident after a few pages.
August 2, 2021
John Gresham
As always a fascinating read. The kept me on the edge of my seat..The characters are interesting so I became interested in what would happen next.
As always a fascinating read. The kept me on the edge of my seat..The characters are interesting so I became interested in what would happen next.
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