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A Time to Kill Audiobook

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Read By: Michael Beck Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 11.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 8.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2000 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780553754506

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

44

Longest Chapter Length:

47:16 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

06:42 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

22:52 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

56

Publisher Description

Before The Firm and The Pelican Brief made him a superstar, John Grisham wrote this riveting story of retribution and justice. In this searing courtroom drama, best-selling author John Grisham probes the savage depths of racial violence as he delivers  a compelling tale of uncertain justice in the small southern town of Clanton, Mississippi.   The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless young men. The mostly white town reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until her black father acquires an assault  rifleand takes justice into his own outraged hands. For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of sniper fire spread through the streets of Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his client's life...and then his own...

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"A heart-wrenching situation, corrupt politics, legal drama, justice and injustice - it's all there in this hard-to-put-down novel. This book causes one to ponder the virtues of vigilante justice and would make a great discussion because there are many social, personal and legal issues presented. The characters are well developed and the writing style is fast-paced and highly readable."

— Jenifer (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Grisham enraptures us.”

    — Houston Chronicle
  • “Grisham excels!”

    — Dallas Times Herald
  • “Grisham is an absolute master.”

    — Washington Post
  • “[An] addictive tale.”

    — Amazon.com, editorial review
  • “Grisham’s pleasure in relating the Byzantine complexities of Clanton, Mississippi politics is contagious and he tells a good story…An enjoyable book.”

    — Library Journal

Awards

  • A #1 New York Times bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller

A Time to Kill Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.342105263157895 out of 54.342105263157895 out of 54.342105263157895 out of 54.342105263157895 out of 54.342105263157895 out of 5 (4.34)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Catherine Bove, 11/9/2023
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    — Ralph E. Bennett II, 11/30/2021
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    — Deborah, 1/20/2020
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    " well written. author outlines a complicated case, but only the most hard hearted of readers would not be rooting for protagonist Carl Lee Haley. involving and emotionally charged, this is a great read. "

    — David, 2/19/2014
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    " Excellent! A MUST-READ! "

    — Andrea, 2/8/2014
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    " Excellent best closing argument ever! "

    — Valerie, 2/7/2014
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    " I read this a long time ago and loved it. This book got me hooked on Grisham. "

    — Lydia, 2/5/2014
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    " Really, really liked it, thought he did an excellent job of portraying characters "

    — F, 2/2/2014
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    " This book was amazing. I read it many years afte rthe movie came out, and was actually hesistant to read it because of the movie. So glad I didn't listen to my own thoughts because this book was much better than the movie, and I read it in less than a day. Must read! "

    — Taelar, 1/18/2014
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    " A good read, but in my opinion should be followed by The Chamber. Whilst there is a time to kill so to speak, The Chamber changed my view on capital punishment altogether. "

    — Andrew, 1/15/2014
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    " the best john grisham novel for me.. ! :) What would you do if a love one or your daughter was raped and brutalized? How can a father seek justice to what happened to his daughter when most of the people discriminate them just from the color of their skin? :) "

    — Ivy, 11/29/2013

About John Grisham

John Grisham is the author of more than thirty-five novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and seven novels for young readers. Thirty-three of his crime thrillers have made the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list

About Michael Beck

Michael Beck is an American actor and audiobook narrator. He is best known for his role in the 1979 film The Warriors. He has narrated numerous novels by John Grisham, as well as Confederates in the Attic by Tony Horwitz and My Life by Bill Clinton. He lives in California.