The Rainmaker

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Summary: Addicting, funny , suspenseful read!
Review: I picked up The Rainmaker two days ago, and I just finished it. I loved the writing techniques that Grisham used, which included both writing in present rather than past, and writing in the first person. I enjoyed the hints of humour and the great wealth of legalese that I learned. This book was not only educational, but also a fun, addicting read. It's even made me think harder about attending law school after I complete high school. Law school for me has always been in the back of my mind, but I haven't thought so seriously about it until I finished this book. This may be unbelievable to those of you who have already read the book, as it paints a bleak picture of the 'world of law'. I was prevented from rating this book a nine or ten as I was disappointed with the ending of the book. Not with the writing, but rather with the content. When I read the verdict I was overjoyed, but then, in the next thirty pages my joy quickly turned to dismay as Rudy's future in law was flushed away forever. I know that it is this surprise element at the end that makes the book interesting and fun to read, as it isn't too predictable, but in my opinion: All's well that ends well. Sorry, I just like my happy endings. This ending was happy for Rudy and Kely I suppose, but not for me. I got too invovled in the law side of the story that I didn't want Rudy to give up his career. Oh well, in his mind this was the best and most prosperous decision for himself, and his love. You've gotta read this book!

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Summary: GOOD BOOK, BUT THERE ARE EVEN BETTER!
Review: The Rainmaker was a very good book, I was captivated throughout the whole book. But then I read The Runaway Jury, and that I believe was just a wonderful book. I didn't know the ending until the last fifty pages, and just smiled the rest of the book, because it was so good. READ IT! Read all Grisham books

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Summary: The best Grisham book yet.
Review: This is a courtroom thriller that goes back to the style of ATime to Kill. The Rainmaker is about a struggling young lawyer freshout of law school. In the book, he is dumped on by a couple of different firms. However, through one of his classes, he attains a multi-million dollar liability case in which he and his client sue a sleazy insurance company. This book was extremely well-written. The author of this review could not put it down. He recommends it to everyone.

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Summary: The most exciting in the Grisham library!
Review: John Grisham has out done himself once again. I didn't thinkthat I could love a book more then I did The Firm, but this isincredible. The level of action and the way that you become a part of the novel kept me up reading for 48 hours. I found myself laughing out loud at 4 in the morning as the rookie lawyer takes on the big boys, and throws them all a curve ball. Way to go Mr. Grisham, keep them coming.

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Summary: A good book that keeps you laughing and guessing!
Review: The Rain Maker by John Grasham is a very goodbook. It is very easy to follow and very interesting. Since I saw the O.J. Simpson case on T.V. I thought now would be the perfect time to read since I knew a little about the justice system. Rudy Baylor, the main character in the novel, Lawer, nice and young person, goes through very hard times. He is a newly graduate law student seeking for a job.When he did find a job, to his surprise, found illigal stuff going on through his firm. he took on a case of an insurance fruad and fought very hard. This is a good book and I really enjoyed it

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Summary: Illiterates like me love it!!!
Review: I love these big books. Danielle Steel, too. I've got noimagination and like to believe that lawyers should rule the world. Ilove John Grisham because all his books are written for hunky leads like Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin or Wilford Brimley. He makes Twain and Faulkner look like hacks. This should be required reading for all school children.

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Summary: One Of Grisham's Best!
Review: This book has all of Grisham's knowledge of law, and his talent for suspense, without the gore and graphic material that is in some of his novels. I have read all of his novels, and although A Time to Kill is my faveorite, The Rainmaker is a very close second

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Summary: If you're tired, don't start the next chapter.
Review: As a law student at the University of Missouri, Columbia, I can appreciate Grisham's eloquent realization of real-world Law versus academia. Rudy Baylor is a down-on-his luck recent graduate from law school struggling to make it to his next meal, save one case. Rudy battles the big boys representing a moral-less health insurance company to an ending leaving you feeling there may really be justice for all...or is there

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Summary: For All Law Students Or New Lawyers
Review: Though this may not be "great literature", The Rainmaker is absolutely essential to anyone who looking for legal employment. I am one such person, and the trials and tribulations of Rudy Baylor have become very personal to me. This novel is sort of the Candid for those in my shoes. It shows our hardtimes (humiliating interviews, fruitless mass mailings of resumes, and trying to pay off law school loans) in a larger, more comical light. In fact, I would recommend The Rainmaker for anyone getting a little discouraged in their attempt to find a place in the world

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Summary: Faceless corporation vs. the little guy
Review: John Grisham is my favorite author, and of the six books that he has written, The Rainmaker has to be my favorite. It actually made me laugh out loud! The main character, Rudy, is very funny, but somewhat egotistic. Then again, that is a good quality for a lawyer. The hardships that he encounters throughout the book tend to be typical ones that the reader can identify with, such as being sued, filing for bankruptcy, and having no job and home. I immediately sympatized with Dot Black for her troubles, and was depressed for three hours when I got to the part where Donny Ray died. I must admit, though, when I read the synopsis of the book, I assumed that he would win the case, and that would be that. Man, was I wrong! Grisham shocked me by throwing a little romance in the mix. I felt sorry for Kelly and what she had to go through, even though she was a fictional character. All in all, I would recommend this book to Grisham fans or anyone who love to read about secrets, because this book has it in spades