meh. Sidney Sheldon's work is formulaic even if it is diverse. Nigerians like it because it is usually glamorous and rags-to-riches and we eat that shit. Plus its also dated which is kinda understandable since the man was in his 90s when he passed. For instance in his last book, the Model listening to Eminem. That just seemed like the editor went "Sid, its the 21st century, the (young, black) model won't be listening to Rachimminov's 5th Sonata" so they went for the most popular rapper/musical act at the time.

the person who said that Sheldon would smash the the runaway jury needs to chill. Sheldon doesn't write about normal people, he would have turned Fitch into a telenovela type caricature.

and who said Grisham only writes legal stuff. what of Skipping Christmas, The Painted House, The Broker and Playing for Pizza. Grisham is a bit hit and miss to be honest but when he's good he's very good.

I won't vote in the poll as I prefer Grisham but also as you can't compare them. A better poll would have been Louise Bagshawe and Sidney Sheldon. some of bagshawe's stories are very similar in style.

I prefer Sidney Sheldon esp his Master Of The Game. John Grisham's worst novel (to me) is The Partner, its even worst than Mills & Boon. The book was quite boring a tard too wordy nd it gave me a head ache, but i like The Broker sha

Grisham - Good

Sheldon - Better

Boss bitch:

I prefer Sidney Sheldon esp his Master Of The Game. John Grisham's worst novel (to me) is The Partner, its even worst than Mills & Boon. The book was quite boring a tard too wordy nd it gave me a head ache, but i like The Broker sha

The Partner is about Grisham's best piece to me.

While both authors write in different genres, Grisham seems to be more practical involving everyday people and telling everyday stories. Even if you have not read his books, watch 'A Time To Kill' and there is no way you will not be tripped. Grisham has made the legal occupation interesting to most people and his only work of nonfiction further shows that miscarriage of justice can happen anywhere.

Sheldon writes a tight plot but I am hooked to Grisham so I might not be too objective. If you have not read Grisham's new book, you can read taster chapters (four I think) on his site.

@ Accopen; I prefer 'A Time To Kill, The Firm and The Pelican Brief' to 'The Partner'

j

Ha! There is no basis for comparism. Except u have not read a sheldon book.
I have read a lot of books by these 2 authors.
Lets compare
is it doomsday conspiracy to d run away jury. If tommorow comes to d firm abi rage of angels 2 d partner.
Sheldon is a million mile better than Grisham.
I think Nigerians over hype Grisham.
If u havent read a sheldon book try to, then u'l understand.

Dis is kinda hard,considering dt d 2 writers re pretty good nd dey write different genres.I love Grisham,his 'The Firm' was my introduction 2 good mature thrillers,n I've read everyone of his books since den. . . but I'll take Sidney over him everyday.I mean,dt guy's d BOMB!!! I've read all his books n d only one I didn't really dig was 'Stranger in The Mirror' which wasn't a thriller.

just finished reading the associate from john grisham

another buster just like the firm

Give me siney anyday anytime. he's d bomb.

i will go for Grisham anyday

i love john grisham but sheldon is also tight.

Sidney Sheldon anytime,anyday,

you guys shouldn't be comparing Sheldon with Grisham.They both have uncomparable storry lines.compare Sheldom with guys like Acher,Ludlum etc.sha, in this category Sheldon is a boy!

pejuhottie:

funny. i'm hearing 4 the first time dat john grisham is good at all. i read one of his books ( the temperament ) & i was disappointed compared to the not-easy-to-put-down, page turner sydney sheldon.

lol, u didnt read Grisham cos if u truly did, the title woulda've stuck!!! olodo
don't mind me jare, but honestly, ill definitely give it John Grisham,you can't help but be intelligent when you read his books, To the NLer who didn't like The Partner, i'll agree with you a bit cos i found it too wordy and a bit boring, and i kinda feel uncomfortable with the end part but hey, a lot of writers have their bad days, John Grisham made me fall in love with Law as a profession,

My Opinion tho!!!

two exceptional writers, i ve read more of john grisham than sidney sheldon,
my fav books from both authors:
sidney sheldon - morning, noon & nite
john grisham - the testament
I ll ve to go with sidney sheldon partly cos i just read bleachers & it was crap!!!!

sidney sheldon for me, esp the likes of Master of the game, If Tomorrow Comes Windmills of the Gods

John Grisham is a very good and fine writer, I respect him alot and his books once you pick them, always difficult to drop.

Sidney Sheldon; the master, I have made up my mind several times to stop reading novels but anytime I see any book with Sidney Sheldon's name on it, I always break the rule. Sidney Sheldon is da BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sydney Sheldon is more versatile than John Grisham.

Sydney also has a better style and is more entertaining.
John Grisham tends to get boring at times. Some of his books like The Summons, The Pelican Brief and The Street Lawyer, are just plain boring.

I'll go with Sydney Sheldon anytime, anyday. All his book are Dynmite. Check out Sands of Time for one.

avnt read 2 many Grishams bt d few av read,i liked esp the firm.bt sheldon,i totally luv.his very 1st work i read was tell me your dreams-gr8 story line bt my best so far has 2 b master of d game.bt rily,1 shudnt put ds 2 ppl in d same category cos dy'r are both masters in their different games.

this 2 writers are trying their best but i prefer johm grisham anytime

som1 said in earlier posts dat these 2 writers blong 2 diff genres, n dat has bin confirmd by odaz. On dat ground, i'd say there's no leverage, no yardstick 4 comparisn. Nevadless, i'v read plenty of Grisham's work, n, in my opinion, he's a very good writer. Meanyl, i wnder y queenesthr classified PELICAN BRIEF as 'boring'. . . na wa o. Anyways, havn't bin so in2 sheldon. . . . i'l check him out.

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I have about 17 up already. 3 more will be up 2moro morning. U just need to download and unzip the files. Its all in PDF formats.

Enjoy.

To the question of whois better? They are both good.

Check out some of the titles at the site already:

4 more Grisham books up at the site for download. Unzip the files after dloading. They are all in PDF formats

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@poeticjustic please try and read SANDS OF TIME by Sydney Sheldon and you will also classify The Pelican Brief as boring.

John Grisham is not half as thrilling as Sydney Sheldon but he is good in his own way.

I will go with John Grisham, I am reading for last month or so, New book Ford County is coming this november, I think it will be as good as [url=http://www.infibeam.com/Books/search?author=John%20Grisham]John Grisham[/url]'s Other Books, I am willing to get that book and i already ordered it too. Some site offers pre order for that book as it will be available in november.

Sidney Sheldon

without a doubt J.G if you've read one sheldon u've read them all, it's like he writes in summary no story nada just draws a plot and finishes it up .

@queenesthr


Yes o, Sands of time is one of my favourite Seldon novel. I love the way he link the character of a nun with a terrorist.

well every one has to chose but then i havent read a sheldon book as good as A TIME TO KILL [/b]and [b]THE CLIENT from Grisham.
I have read more than 17 sheldon books.