I usually enjoy Grisham's book although most of them are incredibly flawed (1989's A Time to Kill is still my fav). This one no different. I loved the characters and the plot for the first half of the book, then things fell apart for me somewhat. Don't want to give anything away! It certainly is an interesting look at the death penalty and all related issues. If you are looking for a quick crime novel, this one is a good one to pick up.