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Summary: A WASTE OF TIME
Review: As a devoted Grisham fan, I anxiously anticipate an exciting new novel from the master of political intrigue every Februaury. His latest, The Brethren fell so short of my expectations, that I am honestly considering returning it for a refund. It was such an unintereseting premise to begin with, that I can't help but wish that Mr. Grisham re-think his current schedule of writing. Perhaps if he concentrated on developing the story, instead of trying vainly to meet his editor's schedule each year, we his fans might finally get a wonderfully, thrilling novel that he is more than capable of giving.
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Summary: Fulfilling a contractual obligation....
Review: I think he called this one in. Very unsatisfying. Not finished
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Summary: I liked the irreverence!
Review: For sheer disdain for the rules, this is the best Grisham since "The Runaway Jury." It's good to see a best selling author lighten up now and again. I think it's creepy that the CIA might be able to raise enough money to elect their own candidate, but the story of the three ex-judges running their own scam behind federal prison bars was enough to keep me reading. I enjoyed the book and am glad Grisham writes this way from time to time. I kept trying to cast the movie as I read...it will be interesting. Enjoy!
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Summary: A Terrific One!
Review: I simply don't understand why almost all of the reviewers of this book on Amazon.com hated it! I thought it was excellent - an extremely daring move on Grisham's part. I suppose it was disliked because it was different - but the world would be boring if nothing ever changed! I thought the storyline was interesting, and the two plots came together nicely. I definitely recommend this book. It's worth the money!
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Summary: Good book but quite a disappointing ending
Review: Highly complicated plot, yet easy to understand. Grisham is starting to be like Jeffrey Archer and all the other masterful story-tellers. I must say that I personally love the plot a lot, because it is not so much about the boring law stuff which he usually writes about. The ending was a bit disappointing because I would expect Alan Lake to go bust, butb he didn't and the resolution of his downfall was somewhat simplistic. Other than that, I would encourage all thriller-lovers to read this, I finished it in only 2.5 hours.
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Summary: Dull, Shapeless, Boring, Bland
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed all of Grisham's earlier novels, such as A Time to Kill, The Firm, The Client and The Rainmaker. However, with THe Brethren, the trend begun with the Partner and The Street Lawyer was continued: uninteresting characters no one cares about, a predictable plot, slow start. In his early works, there were always one or two characters I truly cared about, but not so this time. The only half-interesting person in this book was the 23yearold with a 48 year sentence, Buster. I didn't root for Trevor, nor did I care about Aaron Lake, the CIA, the three judges or any of the others. Frankly, I think Mr. Grisham is running out of plots.
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Summary: Flatliner of a book...
Review: Although the plot was interesting, Grisham did not develop the characters as well as he should (could) have. The story didn't have the surprises, twists and turns that other Grisham novels are built around. I frequently thought to myself, "I knew that was going to happen!" or something along those lines. The climax/ending was unremarkable. If you haven't bought it yet, take it out at the library or wait for the paperback version.
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Summary: John, Are You Hungry?
Review: Mr. Grisham: I know one must eat in order to survive. Also, one must feed and clothe one's family. However, I thought the profits from THE FIRM alone would have taken good care of you for decades. And, speaking of THE FIRM, it was a great book. But THE BRETHERN ... well, that's a different story. Please, next time, spend just a little more effort on putting the story together. However, I'm still a loyal reader and I look forward to your next book.
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Summary: Deeply Disappointing
Review: SHAME SHAME SHAME on the publishers of this book for not sending the manuscript straight back to John Grisham so he could finish it - just too greedy - they couldn't wait to flog it as is. John Grisham should use a pen-name if he intends to keep writing PAP like this - it's a betrayal to the loyal fans who expect better quality. If you are a fan of John Grisham, don't waste your money buying this book, borrow it from the library and be prepared to be disappointed.
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Summary: Big let down
Review: It started out strong and slowly went downhill from there and I do meah DOWNHILL. I couldn't wait to finish it so I could start something else. A TIME TO KILL is still his best.
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