The Firm

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Summary: Great Book
Review: This is the first book that I've read by John Grisham, and I am very anxious to read another one. I think that it's a very easy book to read when you're tired and you need to take your mind off daily troubles, the story really grabs you and I found it difficult to put the book down.

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Summary: Not All It's Cracked Up To Be
Review: This is the first John Grisham novel I've read, and I'm not impressed. It's exciting enough, but overall the plot was implausible. I agree with one of the other reviewers who said that the book would have been better (and I would say, more believable) if Mitch McDeere had cooperated with the authorities. I mean, how easy can it really be to run from both the FBI and the Mob? The premise (of a low-profile, high-powered law firm that fronts for the Mafia) is interesting, but Grisham could have done a better job with it.

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Summary: Oh, man, is this ever good!
Review: What a fantastic read. By far this is Grisham's best effort and worth every cent. Grisham has taken a classic "caught between a rock and a hard place" idea and spun it into a wonderful page turner that you will NOT be able to put down. With its themes of mafia, the FBI, and a "too good to be true" job handed to the main character, this flawless tale will keep you up at night. Excellent writing, believable characters, and a tour-de-force plot make this one of the best buys for your money. Can you tell I like the book? Have also read two other very good novels lately, though they are completely different in theme and pace from this one: "Birth of Venus" and "Bark of the Dogwood." Both are great, but please, please, please buy "The Firm" first!