An hour with author John Grisham

with John Grisham
in Current Affairs, Books
on Friday, October 13, 2006 * * * * *

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An hour conversation with best-selling author John Grisham about corruption in the U.S. legal system and his first work of non-fiction, "The Innocent Man".

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The Firm
The Innocent Man
death penalty
John Grisham
crime writer
corruption
legal system

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    1. George Dalsheimer  01/30/2008 04:20 PM Report

      I found your interview with John Grisham interesting as it confirmed my opinion that he is not a very good writer. His earlier work was suspenseful and made for good reading. However, success has spoiled him and his later work seems repetitive. His comments on your show seemed to bear this out as he boasted that he did not work very hard and was not a particularly erudite author. He is willing to ride on his reputation without challenging himself. I will, however, look at the new book.

      I just wonder if he is the kind of person who should be interviewed on your show. I think that you can do better. You are so good that you ought to be able to select more challenging and worthwhile subjects.

    2. John  01/30/2008 12:54 AM Report

      An interesting interview. It however turned really sour for me when Grisham said in response to a question that "he really couldn't bear the time to listen to a constituent rail on for 15 minutes" after he was elected which I interpreted to be very self serving and selfish. What did he think he was getting into, anyway? He mocks the political process, imho and morphs into a lightweight figure. I give him credit, certainly, he may be a great author, but I won't buy more of his books. Grow up, Grisham.

    3. Peter Muer  11/11/2007 08:50 PM Report

      John Grisham is a great writer and I find his

      books and the movies made from his books to be interesting, challenging, and engaging. Good Show Charlie!

    4. Troy  10/09/2007 03:33 AM Report

      Why do people seem to think that Charlie reads every comment? I think it's funny. It's like talking to the television screen. HE CAN'T HEAR YOU.

    5. Michael  09/24/2007 08:09 PM Report

      Yes, I also feel the same way. Dennis Fritz would make a great guest.

    6. Mark Sanders  09/23/2007 02:38 AM Report

      THANK YOU CHARLIE.

      Thank you for discussing with Mr. Grisham his first book of NON-fiction.

      PLEASE invite Dennis Fritz to your show and talk with him about his new book "JOURNEY TOWARD JUSTICE".

      Besides, WOULDN'T YOU REALLY WANT TO GET THE FULL STORY....FIRST-HAND....FROM ONE OF THE TWO MEN WHO WERE INNOCENT. Yes, Dennis is the "other" INNOCENT MAN...AND HE IS ALIVE.

      I appreciate hearing a story from a good story teller....BUT I REALLY LIKE HEARING ABOUT A REAL-TRUE-TO-LIFE STORY, FIRST-HAND, FROM A REAL (read ACTUAL) PERSON WHO WAS THE EXPERIENCER OF THAT STORY.

      IMAGINE.......HOW RICH THAT "STORY" IS...AND ALL THAT IT CAN REVEAL....?

      THANK YOU CHARLIE.