Author: John Grisham
Narrator: January LaVoy
Publisher: Random House Audio, 2017
Format: 9 hours, 7 compact discs
Genre: crime fiction
Obtained: library
Summary: Five original manuscripts written by F. Scott Fitzgerald have been stolen from Princeton University. Mercer, a writer, is contacted by a woman from a secret organization and is offered a huge sum of money to get close to Bruce Cable (owner of a bookstore on Camino Island) who is thought to be in possession of the manuscripts. She is then to report back everything she observes to this organization.
Thoughts: This book was a bit different from what I expect from John Grisham. Yes, there was a crime and the law was involved in a way, but the majority of the story focused on the inner turmoil, sentimentality, and life of the main character rather than action. It was also not as complex and had simpler ideas than past books by this author, maybe because it did not involve the courtroom.
There were more minor characters present than in most of Grisham's other novels. I really liked most of the characters he created, but I just could not feel a connection to Mercer, the main character. She was well developed, but it was hard to want her to succeed because she was just not likeable to me.
I loved the setting and that the story was all about literature, writing, and authors. The narrator was clear and read at a good pace, but I did notice that Mercer's southern accent was heavy at times and almost not present at others. I did not lose interest at all, even though this was not the suspenseful thriller Grisham usually writes.
All in all this was a light, entertaining, quick read. If you're looking for a nail-biting fast paced thriller, as most of Grisham's books are, you might be disappointed. Nevertheless, Grisham is a very talented writer, and this book shows us a different side to his writing. This would make a fantastic beach read or entertainment while traveling or waiting for an appointment.
Tea: Green Rooibus Key West
Obtained: purchased
I purchased the Green Rooibus Sampler from Adagio Teas which contains four different green rooibus samples, each making 8 -10 cups of tea. Green rooibus is not oxidized like red rooibus tea which results in a different flavor. The samples came in a gift box and each sample was in a resealable bag. Today I tried the Green Rooibus Key West tea. When I opened the bag, I found long, light brown leaves mixed with marigold leaves. There was a fruity scent to the leaves. I put one teaspoon of leaves into my tea ball and poured eight ounces of water that had been boiled over the leaves. I let this steep for five minutes. The liquid was a light yellow and had a very faint fruity scent. The taste was smooth and delicate with mango and apricot flavors in the background. This tea had a hint of sweetness to it. This is a delicious caffeine free beverage for those that like a fruit / tea blend- especially mangoes and apricots. I will be trying this one iced in the warmer months.
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