Grisham talks old jobs
John Grisham is my favorite quiet day reading. I enjoy his style, it doesn’t require too much effort to read, and it pays off really well.
So, I was quite interested to read about how he got his start. He weaves a good tale (not surprisingly), and really has been through some funny jobs.
I think the most interesting thing about it is his assertion that the hardest work he’s ever done is writing. I don’t think he’s lying. It is hard work. It’s frustrating, but as Grisham points out, something keeps you coming back.
Have you read The Appeal? I just finished reading a copy borrowed from the library. I didn’t enjoy it as much as some of his others, but it was written to make a point about the judicial system, and I think that came across too much–that the story was to serve his point, not for the sake of a good story itself. I don’t know; what do you think?