BOOK: Camino Island
AUTHOR: John Grisham
By Clarence Carter
“Camino Island” by John Grisham can be described with one word — gripping!
I have been a long time Grisham fan and read many of his novels. I could not put down this one. I know I have used that term before, but this was different. I binge read the entire book, including the first hundred pages, the first day I picked it up. I read the novel in six days, which is a short period for me, being a full-time employee and active step-father.
Without spoiling too much of the plot, it’s about five missing manuscripts worth a fortune. A company approached an upcoming writer, giving her an indisputable offer to go looking for it. She, being buried in student debt, accepts the offer and moves to the island in search of the missing books.
This story was epic. There was something about the beach scenes and the jaunty, witty conversations among the main characters that sunk its teeth into me. I haven’t been disappointed by any Grisham book yet. 10/10 and worth every point. If you are looking to lose yourself in a novel, perhaps anticipating the summer, this book will help.
Clarence Carter, an avid reader, resides in Auburn.