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Summary: The Beautiful Letdown
Review: For one hundred and seventy four pages I was captivated by Grisham's uncanny ability to once again unfold a masterful story revolving very subtly around a gruesome rape and murder, but revolving not so subtly around a southern town, its people, its shortcomings, and its peacefulness.
When Part Two of the book began, I felt like I was reading a different novel. Were it not for the sneaking suspicion that something "big" was forthcoming, I would have not completed the novel. For approximately 100 pages, Grisham wanders in his writing, and there seems to be very little tying the stories together. I was astounded, as this is not the Grisham I am used to.
Although the storytelling is superb, the story itself leaves much to be desired. Grisham fans will truly enjoy the growth in Grisham's writing, and will see a writer who continues to evolve as a story-teller, and an author. If this is your first jaunt into Grisham, I would suggest one of his earlier books.
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Summary: Is that all there is?
Review: John Grisham's books tend to be easy to read. Unfortunately, his latest books do not live up to "The Firm" or "The Client." The plot of "The Last Juror" was so simple that it didn't take a rocket scientist to guess what would happen next. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, but this story line left you feeling unsatisified. I compare it to going to a great restaurant and not getting enough to eat. After plowing through 355 pages, you are left with a "is that it?" reaction. The ending wasn't enough to make you feel full when you left the table.
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Summary: a disappointing ending
Review: I enjoyed reading this book as I usually do with Grisham's new novels. Though I read it in one day, and though the characters were described in a way that I felt like I got to know them, the plot and ending wasn't as developed or memorable as The Brethren or The Firm. As I came to the end of the book, I wondered if there couldn't be something that culd have been added to it. I felt that the mystery and ending intrigue could ahve been drawn out or further explained. I was just amazed as I came to the last twenty pages that it was all going to be wrapped up in that short amount of material. Sadly it was. I'd have given this book five stars had the ending been more developed.
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Summary: didn't like it at all
Review: This was so boring. There was too much emphasis on secondary characters, not enough on the plot. I was very disappointed.
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Summary: Just OK
Review: The plot was too similiar to that of "A Time to Kill." This book was certainly not as good as that one but nevertheless enjoyable and a must read for Grisham fans. More time could have been spent on character developement and character relationships. This novel lacked the usual Grisham humor, complex characters, and plot twists. Overall, still a good read but not one of Grisham's best efforts.
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Summary: THE CHARACTERS CAME ALIVE
Review: I have read all of John Grishams book and find they are all similar yet different
In the Last Juror, Grisham makes the characters truly alive
I wept and laughed out loud
his honesty and capturing the time and place is remarkable
I also enjoyed his descriptions of the food and love of a meal
In so many books it is as though no one ever eats
it is truly one of his best books and I highly recommend it
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Summary: Another Grisham fun read
Review: I look forward to John Grisham's books because they have a plot that keeps you interested. I worked in a law office many years and like his descriptions of law procedures. I've read all his books. Some are better than others but I'm glad I read this one. I read it in two days because I had to find out what would happen.
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Summary: Very Disappointing
Review: I have read most of Grisham's books and was quite excited when this one came out. However, after reading it, I was disappointed. Sure, the books starts off with a very interesting plot, but 1/3rd of the way through the book, the trial has ended and the rest of the time is spent following Willie around town. I wish Grisham would go back to the writing style that got him here in the first place.
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Summary: The Last Reader, Maybe
Review: Grisham, you've gotta be kidding. I beg my fiancee to let me buy this book -- as we are on a shoestring budget-- and she relents and this is what I get? I love Grisham. I hated this book. I read it and realized it was good for something -- to cure me of my insomnia.
This is why I'm writing in my spare time. I'm tired of picking up a book in hopes of it being decent and finding out it's a waste of time. I mean, it wasn't even fun to read. That's all I ask for, something halfway entertaining. And the sad thing is, the next Grisham book that comes out will be purchased by me again.
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Summary: Disappointment
Review: Grisham disappoints the reader in this drab novel. Too many inconsequential characters, which makes the book choppy to read. Granted, a surprize ending, but not enough to propel the novel into a mediocre book.
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