A Painted House (2000) by John Grisham
A Painted House is a poignant coming-of-age story set in rural Arkansas during the 1950s, exploring the life of a young boy amidst the challenges of cotton farming and migrant labor.
Rating: 3.8
Genres Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age
Original language: en
Stars
Luke Chandler
Ricky
Mama
Papa
Grandpa
Creators
John Grisham (author)
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