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Summary: Page Turner
Review: John Grisham finds the perfect hungry young lawyer in Rudy Baylor. He's smart. He's quick. And he's enthical. Once you pick up this book you'll find it difficult to put down. I read it in two days. Every time I turned the page I would tell myself, "ok, stop after this page," but it never happened. You'll be right by Rudy's side as he searches for his place in the legal world. John Grisham puts you there with his rivoting words. When you turn the last page and revel in Rudy's glory, you'll want to go right back to the beginning and start again, it's that good.
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Summary: Grisham's best book.
Review: This book is about Rudy Baylor, fresh out of law school, who has been assigned to an incredible case that just might be the greatest insurance scam ever. Grisham tells a great story, somehow making a boring trial so interesting, you can't stop turning pages. From page 1, you find yourself cheering for the good guy, booing for the bad guy. You become sad or mad when Drummond (the bad guy) does something, and then can't stop yourself from smiling and letting out a little giggle when Rudy (the good guy) does something totally unexpected and stops Drummond's plan in its tracks. And in some places you stop breathing when Rudy or Drummond presents an unexpected clue to the jury. There is an upleasant anti-climax at the end, but Grisham rarely has good endings. Believe me, the ending's not that important if the book is so interesting, you can read 200 pages in one sitting. The Rainmaker is definitely Grisham's best book and there will always be a place for it on my bookshelf.
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Summary: Fast-paced legal thriller
Review: Grisham provides another gripping legal drama with an explosive pace, making this book hard to put down. The story has a little bit of everything; from the law student who finds himself in the role of David versus Goliath, the comical character played by Deck, there are the complimentary thugs and the token beautiful woman. Grisham weaves the story together magically and it makes for a very exciting read, building into a crescendo at the end with an unexpected twist. The only faux pas with this novel is that readers will invariably question whether the story could happen in real life. As a lawyer myself I seriously doubt it, but then real life tends not to be an interesting read. Apart from the fact that the story beggars belief, this makes for a definite purchase and comes close to the greatness of The Partner, but not quite.
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Summary: Grisham amazed us once again!
Review: An amazing legal thriller.While you read it all kinds of emotions penetrate your heart and soul.At one time you can be close to tears.At another time a smile can be curved on your face.In addition don't feel surprised if you catch yourself jittering with excitement over the final outcome of the facts being laid ahead of you.Read it!
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Summary: if it ain't broke
Review: The Rainmaker follows the same pattern of a majority of the author's other books. they are full of suspense, a page - turner, and a battle of the little guy verses the big corporations. The Rainmaker follows the same pattern except for the addition of the woman the attorney falls in love with throughout the court case. Overall, a captivating book that does John Grisham fans justice.
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Summary: A typical, but surprising book by John Grisham.
Review: This book is good, but not great. The main plot is how these lawyers go to a retirement home to do peoples wills and legal matters. This one lawyer gets these two clients, one whose son is dying of leukemia and her health insurance won't cover him, and she trys to sue. His other client is an old moman who's in charge of the retirement home. She rich, and she's trying to divide all her money in her will. This book is not a page turner, but I couldn't put it down. You should read this book.
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Summary: A sound Grisham novel
Review: Summers are hot in Memphis, and the sweat is sticking to Rudy Baylor's shirt. His creditors are biting at his heels and the future's not looking too good. Once he had ideas of breezing his way through law school and jumping on the dollar train to anywhere. Now he doesn't even have a job. He's grasping at straws, and one of them is a smoking-related insurance dispute. The family are poor and Rudy Baylor struggles to file the lawsuit. In a novel heavy with suspense and legal shinnanekins, Rudy eventually gets to court and finds himself against a heavyweight corporate defense team. That's when he discovers he's in way over his head, facing a nightmare of lies and legal maneuverings. What started as a small insurance claim explodes into a million-dollar war of nerves that could even cost the young lawyer his life. Rainmaker is not Grisham's finest book, but it's certainly not his worst. At his worst, Grisham can pick up three stars from anyone. At his best, ten stars is not enough. This novel fits easily into the five star category. On the final page, it leaves a satisfied reader and an author who has met his commitment to deliver the goods.
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Summary: The Best Grisham Novel Out There
Review: I've read a handful of John Grisham's novels, and I would have to say that this one was the best by far. The main character, Rudy Baylor, is so completely enthralling that you really feel like you know him. The plot is extremely interesting, and the whole book is an 110% page-turner. If you have read any of Grisham's books and like them, or are interested in legal issues, lawyer stories, you get the idea, this book is a wonderful experience. Clearly the best of its kind.
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Summary: You'll be disappointed.
Review: I loved every minute of this book except the ending. The main body is filled with wit and excitement as we follow Rudy in his attempts to find a job and try his first case. At this point Grisham presents the reader with a half baked , totally unbelievable mini drama, the outcome of which made me dislike a previously likeable character. Rudy, who detests the unethical practices of those around him, lets the reader down. The final chapters give the impression that the author wants to finish up quickly, but instead of saying "and they all lived happily ever after", he writes " and they all commited some serious crimes, flew to the moon and lived there happily ever after". You'll be disappointed.
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Summary: A good read, funny, yet an underwhelming ending.
Review: I enjoyed this book thoroughly; plowed through it in a week which is good for me. I thought the book was very funny at times, in fact at one point I started bursting out in laughter while taking the train home from downtown Chicago; I think a few people were looking at me, but I didn't care. I thought the judges bias against Great Benefit and Leo Drummond was a bit out of hand. It seemed as though old Leo couldn't say a word without Judge Kipley having some king of reprimand for him. I was not on the insurance company's side (Who could be?), but I thought this was a bit unrealistic. Also, after the trial was over there were about 20 pages left and I knew that this was going to be some kind of interesting ending with Kelly. Sure enough, Rudy kills her hubby in self defense and Kelly ends up taking the rap. The ending, however, is disappointing. I was expecting some kind of surprise at the end; not there. Rudy simply plots and strategizes and presto, Kelly is out of jail and they ride off into the sunset, literally drove off west. Overall, I loved the book and highly recommend it.
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