Finished reading John Grisham's novel, "The confession". My first book by this author. A very good thriller, fast-paced and gripping. Full of drama till the end. Made the heart heavy to know the prevailing harsh, bitter realities in judiciary. Frustrating legalities; angering men manipulating ends for selfish gains; endearing, upright people standing steadily rooted in humane, just values. Very sobering, saddening effect to see the futile, fierce battle of innocence against injustice.