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Summary: Absorbing story but weak ending
Review: The story kept me reading avidly. The ending was disappointing, but don't let it put you off. Definitely worth a try.
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Summary: Grisham does it again!
Review: The master of the court room and legal drama/mystery, pulls no punches in this effert. He successfully brings your heart and emotion into play with this book, you find yourself drawn into the lives of some very interesting characters, and when the verdict is in you cheer, till...
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Summary: Rainmaker is crack cocaine in print
Review: I started reading this book in bed, and ended up staying awake until just before sunrise. It's addictive as hell. Rudy Baylor's character drew me in, probably because we've got some of the same issues: no silver-spoon, no Mercedes, no trophy girlfriend/wife, no cushy job waiting for him and creditors chomping at the bit (though I'm not as close to bankruptcy as Mr. Baylor). Everyone loves the underdog, and this book delivers a great underdog in the person of Rudy. In light of the strong main character, I liked the wry first-person narration. I kept turning pages in search of the next development in his relationship with Kelly and his battle of wills with Miss Birdy and her family. Developments there are few and far between, but I kept looking for my next "fix" anyway. The central plot concerning the family of the young man with leukemia fighting the insurance company has tremendous human interest value, but it coasts, especially given the magnitude of Rudy's obstacle, and in a sense disrupted the parts of the book I found more entertaining. We don't really know any of the other characters. That said, the ambulance-chasing Deck is one of the book's bright lights, and one of the grittier characters. I'd have rated this book higher if Grisham let the subplots flow and develop more fully, especially where the shadier characters (Prince and Bruiser Stone) are concerned, and if he had beefed up the central plot's danger quotient. The Rainmaker may not sate demanding intellectual or emotional appetites, but it didn't put me to sleep, either.
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Summary: An okay addition to the Grisham library
Review: The Rainmaker is probably my least favorite Grisham novel (though it's still pretty good - once you get used to "Rudy's" style of writing). The first time I read it, I was very dissappointed at the ending. I didn't feel that Rudy was a person that I could admire. It was a little better the second time around, but it still could be a lot better. The book gives some laughs, the "Stupid Letter" probably one of the best. I saw the movie recently, and I think that the book is better. Sorry, Coppola, but Grisham's better at it.
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Summary: Simply BRILLIANT!
Review: The best Grisham book ever! The Rainmaker is not only a courtroom book, but one that is about humanity, rightenous and morality. Rudy Baylor is clearly everyone's favourite underdog while the book is the wittiest that John Grisham has ever written.
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Summary: Punishment
Review: This is a book, every human kind should read. A book which should always stay under your hand, a book which should be read at different ages, so that different things can be learned, when you have different experiences. This is a book of punishment rather than suspense, mystery or thriller. I have read this book for an anthology work at my school and I really gained many things and I have learned to look in life from different point of views, as well as how to get over problems in life. Deger Saygin
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Summary: I liked the first person of Rudy Baylor
Review: After reading three Grisham books, I promised myself I would not waste my time reading another one. However, I work for a medical insurance company which makes decisions I abhor, so I just had to read The Rainmaker. And I actually liked a lot about it, e.g., Rudy Baylor's first person narrative was captivating, Deck was an interesting and fun character, Ms. Birdie honoriness was enjoyable. I wish there was more of it. What I did not like about this novel was what I found in all the Grisham's novels I have read , it was predictable, characters were one dimensional and plots were unbelievable. Rudy just obtained his law degree and was able to outsmart a lawyer with years of experience. Yea!!! And the whole trial, while educational, was just too preposterous. The subplot with Kelly was neither here nor there, it did not hurt the novel but was not necessary either. You could say this about Ms. Birdie but I liked her. The ending made no sense at all. The Rainmaker never indicated to me that Rudy was disillusioned with the law; the fact that he realized he never was going to see one-third of 50 million really was not important, surely because it was not important to Dot and Great Benefit at the end was, in fact, defunct. It would have made more sense that, due to the positive publicity, Rudy would have built up his law practice and therefore substantially increased his income. I thought Rudy had a good, moral character. Now I'm not sure. And so while I enjoyed reading the book to some degree, I'm promising myself I will never again read a Grisham novel.
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Summary: An excellent, light but interesting read.
Review: As a first time reader of Grisham I am compelled to read more based on "Rainmaker". The plot was simple but the story rolled along comfortably. Writing style is a little 'gum-shoe detective' and I found Baylorisms creeping into my own language. Characters were believable enough. The ending is fine. When you've got nowhere else to go but down and you've become cynical of your profession, the distance seems a good place to be. Not an intellectual book but an enjoyable read.
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Summary: Welcome to the world of the uninsured
Review: The Rainmaker is a great book which was made amazingly well into a movie. For those of you considering watching the movie, please read the book first. It can be kind of confusing if you don't have a general sense of who the characters are, and if you're bad with names, well, watching the film can be a struggle. The Rainmaker is a great book with a realistic plot. Folks, this is how many Americans live, and being a college student, I KNOW what it's like to be uninsured. I think that's probably why it was such a smooth read for me. My props to John Grisham.
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Summary: Excellent Read!! You can't put it down!
Review: Being a big Grisham fan.. I have to say this is one of his best! The character's are rich and real and developed well early on... I'm a "picky" reader who doesn't like "wordy" books and this is by far one of the most gripping reads I've encountered in a while! Bravo Grisham!
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