In the corridors of Chicago's top law firm: Twenty-six-year-old Adam Hall stands on the brink of a brilliant legal career. Now he is risking it all for a death-row killer and an impossible case. Maximum Security Unit, Mississippi State Prison: Sam Cayhall is a former Klansman and unrepentant racist now facing the death penalty for a fatal bombing in 1967. He has run out of chances -- except for one: the young, liberal Chicago lawyer who just happens to be his grandson. While the executioners prepare the gas chamber, while the protesters gather and the TV cameras wait, Adam has only days, hours, minutes to save his client. For between the two men is a chasm of shame, family lies, and secrets -- including the one secret that could save Sam Cayhall's life...or cost Adam his. "A dark and thoughtful tale pulsing wit moral uncertainties... Grisham is at his best." --People. "Compelling... Powerful... The Chamber will make readers think long and hard about the death penalty." -- USA Today. "His best yet." -- The Houston Post. "Mesmerizing... with an authority and originality... and with a grasp of literary complexity that makes Scott Turow's novels pale by comparison -- Grisham returns." -- San Francisco Chronicle.
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"I read this book (swedish translation) quite some years ago now. But it's a really good book. It treats the subject of death penalty with a fiction story in a very good manner. This book made me really think about the death penalty and still today I'm not sure if I'm for or against death penalty (leaning towards against though much due to this book)."
— Kennet (4 out of 5 stars)
“Totally hypnotic…scenes unfold and unfold, and you can’t stop reading.”
— Washington Post“A dark and thoughtful tale pulsing with moral uncertainties…Grisham is at his best.”
— People“The Chamber does grab hold and it doesn’t let go.”
— Boston Globe“Compelling…powerful.”
— USA Today“Mesmerizing…with authority and originality.”
— San Francisco Chronicle“His best yet.”
— Houston Post“[A] riveting read.”
— Publishers Weekly" I was not a big fan of the ending. "
— Joanie, 2/20/2014" A very interesting book that increase the awareness about Racism, Ku Klux Klan, dead penalty, US Civil War, black people rights... "
— Eloisa, 2/15/2014" This moved me, but it wasn't justified by the movie. "
— Cristina, 2/13/2014" The story moved very slowly and the dialogue didn't seem authentic. The conversations felt very forced and didn't convey the intended emotion. "
— Kelly, 1/31/2014" luv it.. ending-nya ga muluk but pesan moralnya dapet "
— Natalia, 1/30/2014" I think John Grisham's true skill seems to be writing in a way that makes you want to keep turning the page. While the characters aren't all that well fleshed out or compelling, the dialogue is so-so, and the plot is pretty simple (and he doesn't know the difference between a podium and a lectern, #rant), I still wanted to know what was coming next. It reminds me in no small part of Dan Brown's novels - reviewed dispassionately, they are predictable/whatever, but at the time they do a decent job of sucking me in. On the downside, the only sub-plot that had the possibility of going anywhere unexpected was a complete red herring. I know Grisham seems to be at least somewhat well-regarded for his works that have been turned into movies, maybe this just isn't one of his better books. Get it from the library if you have nothing else to read, I guess. "
— Brenton, 1/23/2014" Could all of this have happened? Sure! Is the ending likely? Not so sure about that. "
— John, 1/21/2014" It was first of Grisham's novel that I read. It was lengthy and was moving at a very slow pace but fortunately, I didnt had much to do so I raed and I am glad I did. After a few starting chapters I just wanted to keep on reading "
— Paras, 1/14/2014" Just at par.Not that interestin "
— Jay, 1/3/2014" Ok read, didn't like the ended much. Still hate lawyers "
— Tim, 12/27/2013" I read it for a course at college and I was dissapointed by it because it is not a book with a lot of action. It's more a psychologic one. "
— Catherine, 12/24/2013" Good standard Grisham book "
— Heather, 12/23/2013" Not one of Grisham's best. Very heavily loaded with agenda. Too much agenda for my liking. "
— Don, 12/10/2013" It is a very interesting book. I really enjoyed it. "
— Ghadir, 8/26/2013" I can't actually think of even one thing to say about this, even though I'm certain I heard the whole thing as a book on tape on some long-past road trip. "
— Nate, 5/28/2013" This one made me cry, which I don't do very often at ALL. "
— Beth, 2/18/2013" Typical Grisham story, thought provoking and thrilling "
— Edward, 11/20/2012" Not one of my favorites. "
— Rebecca, 10/17/2012" One word for this book - wow "
— Angela, 8/9/2012" I really though the end was going somewhere. It wasn't my favorite... "
— Phil, 4/21/2012" This is a great book, not only because it is a fascinating read but because it makes you think. You'll have to rethink your views on the death penalty. "
— James, 3/25/2012" Now this made me teary-eyed! "
— Wicked, 1/9/2012" Examines some of the tough issues involved in capital punishment. "
— L-baus, 1/8/2012" so i was on the subway once with this book under my arm and, well i won't type out the whole conversation, but some girl ruined the end of the book for me. thanks. "
— Tatiana, 9/12/2011" This book made me want to become a criminal defense attorney "
— Leanna, 8/18/2011" Not bad i enjoyed how the writer made you have extreme mixed feelings for the poor man Sam Cayhall. "
— Pacoj, 5/4/2011" My first John Grisham and definitely not my last. Great work of art. Very appealing. :) "
— Earl, 5/4/2011" This was not your typical Grisham book. I really enjoyed it. It took me a bit longer to read than most of his books, but I think it's because the subject matter is weightier. I highly recommend this book. "
— Glynis, 4/18/2011" its really a very nice 1.......<br/>i of d finest work of Grisham.......:):) "
— Abhijeet, 3/21/2011" Such a good read! This is one of my favorite books because it produces such a moral conundrum throughout the story and really makes you think about the death penalty and DP litigation as a whole. Loved it from start to finish. Very engaging. "
— Tao, 3/12/2011" Not one of my favorite grishams. "
— Genie, 3/3/2011" not my favorite Grisham book. "
— Maureen, 3/3/2011" A powerful book, which should be read after A Time to Kill.<br/><br/>For me, this seriously challenged my viewpoint of capital punishment.\<br/><br/>Did it for you? "
— Andrew, 2/23/2011" This is another book by Grisham that years later is vivid in my mind. I love that the central story focuses on the grandson and grandfather. The main character was emotionally driven and yet very rationally explained--perfect combination for me! "
— Jenny, 2/21/2011" The middle was bogged down with a lot of detail and I lost interest a little. Overall a great story. "
— Michelle, 2/21/2011John 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
Grover Gardner (a.k.a. Tom Parker) is an award-winning narrator with over a thousand titles to his credit. Named one of the “Best Voices of the Century” and a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, he has won three prestigious Audie Awards, was chosen Narrator of the Year for 2005 by Publishers Weekly, and has earned more than thirty Earphones Awards.