About “A Painted House”
John Grisham's A Painted House is set in 1950s rural Arkansas and draws from the author's own childhood. The story follows seven-year-old Luke Chandler as he picks cotton on his family's rented 80 acres during harvest season. He works alongside hired Mexican laborers and local hill people. The novel explores themes of racial tension, a forbidden love affair, and murder, which force Luke to confront adult challenges before he is prepared. The book is based on Grisham's personal experiences and offers a glimpse into life in rural America during the mid-20th century.
Book details
- Published
- 2015
- Latest edition
- 2015 · ISBN 044023722X
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | A Painted House | 2015 | 044023722X | Buy on Amazon |
| Painted House | 2013 | 9780099537021 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | A painted house | 2012 | 9780345532046 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Painted House | 2010 | 9780307576040 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | A Painted House | 2010 | 9781407098142 | Buy on Amazon |
 | A Painted House | 2007 | 9780099416159 | Buy on Amazon |
 | A Painted House | 2004 | 9780385337939 | Buy on Amazon |
 | A painted house | 2003 | 9780440237228 | Buy on Amazon |
 | A painted house | 2002 | 044023722X | Buy on Amazon |
 | A Painted House | 2001 | 038550120X | Buy on Amazon |
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