A Painted House
Book • 2001
A Painted House is a novel by John Grisham that departs from his typical legal thrillers.
It tells the story of Luke Chandler, a seven-year-old boy living on a cotton farm in Arkansas.
The story unfolds as Luke navigates a world of secrets and harsh realities, including a brutal murder and forbidden passions, all while his family struggles to survive as tenant farmers.
The novel explores themes of innocence, family, and community in rural America during the early 1950s.
It tells the story of Luke Chandler, a seven-year-old boy living on a cotton farm in Arkansas.
The story unfolds as Luke navigates a world of secrets and harsh realities, including a brutal murder and forbidden passions, all while his family struggles to survive as tenant farmers.
The novel explores themes of innocence, family, and community in rural America during the early 1950s.
