The Pelican Brief

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Summary: The Pelican Brief
Review: All I can say is read this book. I had to read it for a project in school and was rather reluctant to. The length intimidated me and it seemed to be another law mystery novel. Then I started to read it and was instantly hooked. Darby Shaw, a law school student, and a reporter named Gray slowly unwravel the Pelican Brief, the murderer, and the motive in this suspenceful novel!

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Summary: Would You Like That To Go?
Review: Well its another McBook from the burn and turn factory know as Grisham Inc. I am convinced he has a group of Santa's elf's slaving away in some South Carolina sweat shop turning these screen plays - sorry, I mean books out. If you have read some of the authors books in the past you have a good idea of what you are going to get. An easy to read and understandable book that is as light as cotton candy. I actually think the movie was better. Why do I read his books, for the same reason I eat junk food, it is easy to get, fast and not complicated. Sometimes you just need a little light reading to take the stress from the day and his books fit that bill.

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Summary: If you Like Suspense.......
Review: When I got into this Story I couldn't put it down! This book was interesting and engaging. Although at times the plot seemed to drag, overall it was a good quick read. Anyone who enjoys a good suspense thriller will like this book. Grisham's detail of the main character Darby Shaw, makes you actually feel empathy for her and you find yourself pulling for her throughout the book.This novel draws you in and keeps you wondering what is going to happen next. It is an engaging book loaded with excitement!

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Summary: I love John Grisham books!
Review: This was one of the ones that I couldn't put down. It's way more suspenseful than the movie!

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Summary: Review of a Good Book
Review: I must admit that I enjoyed this book very much. It moves quickly, spurred by an action - based plot. Though it lacks the human compassion and empathy Grisham displays in THE CHAMBER, the characterisation is still passable, with Darby emerging from the print with strength and vividness. The story itself is interesting and somewhat unique, though not greatly so. Some surprising plot twists. Unlike most of Grisham's other works, THE PELICAN BRIEF dwells more on politics that on law. I would recommend this book as a decent read.

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Summary: Don't spend your money on this
Review: First and the last Grisham novel I've read. Characthers are unbelivebly thin and shallow. Grisham is a leader of a whole bunch of writers who are making action-packed novels for average guy who doesn't like too read books that make sense.
All of those who belive that Darby Shaw is the most annoying character of all times have a soul mate in me.

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Summary: Totally unbelievable
Review: This book is by far the worse John Grisham book I have read (maybe tied with The Street Lawyer). It is such a hand wringing liberal exercise that it almost becomes a farce. All the Republicans are evil men who are in bed with big business. All the lawyers are noble men/women full of ideas (except for the Republican law firm of course, they are scum). The character of the president is such an aloof man that it is hard to see how such an idiot would be elected. Of course, he must of had his wicked henchmen win the election for him.

All the characters in this book take on such cartoon qualities that it ruins the plot. The man behind all the killings in the book becomes a James Bond type villian who starts killing everyone that gets in the way. Does he think he would never get caught?

In summary: all the unbelievable characters destroy the plot which is not that good to begin with. The only thing good about this book is that it is short. I am beginning to think that John Grisham may be the most overrated author around. Don't read the Pelican Brief, stick to The Firm or The Rainmaker.

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Summary: ELHS
Review: The novel all takes place in 3 locations. Washsington D.C., Louisiana, and New Orleans. The main character, Darby Shaw, who is a student at a law school, wittnesses the murder of 2 cheif justices. Abraham Rosenberg, and Glenn Jensen. The assasin was Khamel, and international terrorist. But the people who hired for him to kill the cheif justices plan to kill Darby Shaw for wittnessing the crime. They almost succeded when they planted the bomb in her car. The car exploded but she wasn't in it. Now Darby can't turst anyone, except a Washington D.C. news reporter named Gray Grantham.

This book is really a keeper. Normally, with other books that are this long I would just fall asleep, give up, or just read the book but not pay attention to what I'm reading. Every time when i had finish a chapter, I had a sudden urge to read the next one. The novel leaves pondering what will happen next? This book was also put on the big screen as well. I gave this nove; a 5 because, well whats their to say? It was simply a great book. Ihad enjoyed reading it as well.

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Summary: The Brown Pelican by Emily
Review: "The Pelican Brief" by John Grisham is an exciting novel with an amazing plot. It begins by introducing the character Khamel, a crazed killer who is paid to murder two Supreme Court Justices, named Rosenberg and Jensen, both who have received many death threats but refuse to let the FBI protect them.

In New Orleans at Tulane University, Darby Shaw, an attractive second year law student, was trying to sove the mystery behing the killings. Darby had a thirteen page brief on who she thought killed the justices. The brief was passed on to many people and it finally came to the President, who after reading the report became very scared. The FBI wanted to pursue the lead, but after a phone call from the President that told them to back off it, they decided to look at other suspects.

In the meantime, reporter Gray Grantham received a call in the middle of the night from "Garcia" who said that he might know something about the case.

Darby was on a date with her lover/professor when he got a little too drunk to drive. Darby insisted that she drive or walk, and to her surprise, he told her to walk. When the professor got into his car and started the engine, the car exploded, killing him on the spot. Darby called a friend of the professor, Gavin, and told him what happened because he was the first to see the brief which was later named "The Pelican Brief".

Through all of this chaos, Darby managed to stay alive and found time to meet Gray Grantham in Washington D.C. He learned her entire story and in order to confirm it all, they had to find "Garcia". They knew that he was a lwyer at a small firm in Washington D.C., so they asked the many interns there if they recognized a picture of him. One out of seven did, so they go to meet him. To their surprise, "Garcia" was mugged and killed on the streets.

"The Pelican Brief" is a wonderful book that contains a variety of charaters and twists that I think everyone should read. This book has just about every element that makes up a good book; suspense, mystery, murder, law, and love all put together in a perfect mixture that will make your head spin. John Grisham is an awesome writer and I look forward to reading more of his fantastic novels.

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Summary: Grisham uses foreshadowing
Review: The Pelican Brief, by John Grisham, is an excellent book that I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a book full of suspense and action. Grisham uses foreshadowing, and suspense in The Pelican Brief, to keep the reader's attention. This book is hard to put down once you have begun reading because of all the action and the anticipation of what will happen next. Grisham uses foreshadowing to clue the reader as what to expect to come, but he does not give away what will happen. The little clues here and there, are vague enough that you do not know what exactly will happen or when it will happen which makes the book even more suspenseful. For example, before Justice Rosenberg and Justice Jensen are murdered Grisham keeps the dialogue focused on how Rosenberg and Jensen refuse to let the FBI follow them to the extent the FBI would like to. In this quote, the narrator is talking about how Justice Rosenberg dislikes the FBI or cops near him. Therefore, he does not allow them in certain areas. "The Justice allowed no FBI agents near him. They could follow in their car, and they could watch his townhouse from the street, and they were lucky to get that close." Statements like that keep the book interesting and suspenseful and gradually clue the reader that a big event is about to occur. Grisham alludes to the danger they are in by continually repeating that they are the only two Justices that do not allow the FBI to cover all areas of their life. The setting of this book is in present day Washington D.C. and New Orleans, Louisiana. This book is an excellent book that I would recommend to any reader who enjoys reading suspense books. This book is almost impossible to put down once you begin reading it.