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Summary: Why such discontent?
Review: I'm not sure why so many Grisham fans found this book so objectionable. I found it to be an interesting change of pace. He brought his characters to the table via parallel plots and ultimately wove them together. There was action and resolution, pathos and intrigue. I disagree with the reviewer who said that Grisham usually has a moral/ethical thread to his novels. It has been my experience that he seems to have anti heroes as often as not. There always seems to be someone coming out smelling like a rose who's actions appear to be a bit tainted. I have one complaint and one warning: Please, Mr.Grisham, do not go the way of Allen Drury and Tom Clancy. I am so very sick of ultra right wing political blather. My complaint is that the book should have ended on the fourth to the last sentence but all-in-all I really enjoyed this book.
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Summary: First Time Grisham Reader
Review: The Brethren is an excellent novel with two very interesting plots. I enjoyed the way Grisham took two completely different plot lines and very cleverly tied them together. This was my first time reading Grisham and I was very impressed. His characters are well developed and he knows how to keep your attention. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS NOVEL!
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Summary: The Brethren
Review: Don't waste your money on this one! I am avid Grisham fan and have all his previous books and some "doubles" but the subject matter and direction of this one is NOT Grisham to me. I returned it after reading first three chapters for refund. Sorry, John but....
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Summary: Save it for the beach
Review: Not his best outing. Lame blend of his previous books. Save this book for reading after you finish 18 holes in the morning and don't feel like doing anything taxing.
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Summary: Long Awaited
Review: I pre-ordered my book in January, since I am an avid fan of John Grisham. The book kept me riveted from beginning to end wandering whether these three judges would get there come-uppance. Unfortunately, they did not. I am looking forward to his new book.
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Summary: Disappointed
Review: I am a Grisham fan, but this book was definitely subpar. While it started out as a promising book, it ended up just being boring. The end was very predictable, and there were few plot twists. I would recommend some of his other books (Partner, Firm, Time to Kill), but not this one. I agree with a previous reviewer that said that the last half of the book seemed rushed - perhaps by an overly eager publisher.
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Summary: Not your typical Grisham book by any means!
Review: I guess John Grisham is trying to branch out into non-lawyer fiction and this is his first real effort (though the Testament was close). While I enjoyed the story and read it in about 2 days, it sure didn't feel like a JG novel. As other reviewers have written, none of the characters were appealing and none really believable. Take JG's name off this book and it would have been released straight to paperback under some no-name authors name. It's still an enjoyable read, just imagine someone else wrote it and you'll like it. ...Dave
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Summary: Pleasently Surprised
Review: I normally agree with the ratings from Amazon readers and I know they have helped me from buying some books and purchasing others that were very good. I like John Grisham along with T. Jefferson Parker, Lawrence Block, Dennis LeHane,Randy Wayne White and Nelson DeMille to name a few. When I saw The Brethren rated so low I was going to skip this one. However I read this book and loved it. There were 3 plots going and they all meshed with a great ending. If Carl Hiaasen would have written this He would have gotten rave reviews. Dont pass on this book,its a hoot and still plausable.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I was disapointed with this story. There was no suspense as in previous stories by Mr. Grisham. Just when you thought the story would take a turn it didn't. I dare say it was predictable. There were no "good guys" and no "hero." In past stories by Grisham his characters had principles, not so with anyone in "The Brethren." Very disappointing and almost depressing. The darkest story Grisham has written.
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Summary: Worst Grisham So far
Review: I have been a fan of John Grisham for years. He is not my favorite author but probably one of the top five or six. It was a fair read for the first two-thirds or so, then fizzled. I kept expecting something to happen, but the end of the book kept getting nearer and nearer and never really did. It was as if the author lost interest after writing the first part of the book. I will keep an open mind as far as future books, but this one I can't recommend.
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