Numeri Primi: Ritorno a Ford County

En savoir plus sur le livre

In his first collection of short stories, John Grisham returns to Ford County, Mississippi, the backdrop of his debut novel. The narrative follows wheelchair-bound Inez Graney and her two sons, Leon and Butch, as they embark on a peculiar road trip to visit Raymond, their youngest brother, on death row. Meanwhile, Mack Stafford, a disillusioned divorce lawyer, receives an unexpected offer to settle old cases, prompting him to reconsider his stagnant life. Sidney, a dull data collector, hones his blackjack skills to take down the ambitious hustler Bobby Carl Leach, who has wronged him. Three friends from rural Ford County set out for Memphis to help an injured buddy but get sidetracked by a beer store and a strip club. The Quiet Haven Retirement Home, a somber place for the elderly, becomes the stage for Gilbert, a cunning impostor who exploits the residents for their assets. Lawyer Stanley Wade faces an old rival in a violent confrontation years after a lawsuit. The town buzzes with rumors about a prominent family's gay son returning home to die of AIDS, while in Lowtown, he finds solace with a kindred spirit. These unforgettable characters and stories vividly depict life in Ford County, blending humor and emotion, showcasing Grisham's storytelling prowess.