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Summary: Quite Possibly Grisham's best
Review: Runaway Jury was an extremely good novel, engaging and intriguing from the very first page to the last. Nicholas Easter portrays a juror whose past is shrouded in mystery, with no traceable history whatsoever. Centering on a trial that pits the widow of a man who died of lung cancer versus the tobacco industry, Grisham weaves a tale of suspense and guile, a modern-day David and Goliath with a twist.Easter has a hidden agenda for sitting in the jury box, and his mysterious past (or absence thereof) frustrates and puzzles the tobacco companies' jury analysts. As they dig further, it becomes apparent that Nicholas' presence on the jury is intended to sway the verdict, one way or another. His accomplice, Claire, is his contact on the outside, and together they play the game so very well...convincing Fitch that they will, for a fee, buy him the verdict for the Big Four's case. You could say that the core issue of this novel was ripped from the headlines, wonderfully embellished upon. And, in my opinion, given a wonderful shove in the right direction (hey, who doesn't dream of going up against a big corporation, and be able to walk away victorious, thumbing one's nose at them?). The scenarios and schemes that Nicholas and Claire have invented, and put into effect are at times humorous, risky, and absolutely thrilling. The final twist of the knife at the end is poetic justice, as Nicholas and Claire's motives are finally revealed. I was really pleased with this book, reading at a near-nonstop pace. On a personal note, the details about the dangers of smoking concerned me greatly, as I too, am a smoker...made me think twice about picking up that next cigarette. I still did, but with a greater knowledge about what I was doing. Runaway Jury is a great read, better than some of his books. Peace Out
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Summary: Good leisure reading
Review: The Runaway Jury is not the best of Grisham's books (which might be A Time to Kill, The Client and The Rainmaker), but it is still very good and much better than The Street Lawyer! After reading some of Grisham's books, the plot becomes a bit predictable, which makes reading them not so exciting, but on the other hand, great for leisure, since you don't have to concentrate that much to follow the story. It was a great book to read in the beach during the summer, stoping to talk to people all the time.
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Summary: Like most Grisham: A great opening, lots of page turning...
Review: but a disappointing, and somewhat unsurprising ending. Grisham's gifted in that he can write an excellent intro that really hooks you in. He's great at keeping it moving through most of the book, but his endings have generally been disappointing. The Runaway Jury is no exception. It almost feels like he tried to rush it.
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Summary: Very exciting!
Review: This is the best Grisham book I've read so far - you really can't predict the ending at all, and it also provides interesting information about the tobacco industry. If you watched "The Insider" and liked it, you'll definitely love this book!
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Summary: You won't Runaway from This Book
Review: Grisham does a credible job of somehow blending fast-paced action within the mundane process of a jury trial. This jury is filled with a colorful cast of characters, each with something to hide. Juror #2 has the most devious hidden agenda, as he joins forces with a mysterious woman on the outside and tries to take control of the jury, as they sort through a multi-million dollar lawsuit against a tobacco company. Not Grisham's best, but not his worst. An informative and entertaining read.
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Summary: My favorite so far
Review: I've been reading Grisham's books in the order in which he wrote them and this is my favorite so far. The court stuff gives interesting insights into the jury process (to give away only a little thing, did any of the jurors in the OJ trial knit when there were long breaks in the proceedings?) and it contributes an aspect of Grisham's writing that I find new and refreshing: wonderful humorous interludes that break the seriousness of a tobacco industry trial. I was held in suspense by the behind the scenes stuff - I kept speculating on what was really going on and a hint here or a phrase there would send me off into new speculations. By the time I got to the last 60 pages I was telling the plot to my non-reading husband to let him in on the fun. When the secrets were revealed I was not disappointed nor was he! {:-) I even went to Grisham's web-site hoping there was a place to tell him how much I enjoyed this one. There wasn't, but maybe he'll read this! Keep it up John and I'll surely keep reading and recommending your books to others!
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Summary: The runaway jury truly takes you away
Review: There is one thing I enjoy more than Grishims stories themseleves and that is the thought provocting way he tells it - In this story about a jury that is hearing a tobbacco related death John introduces us to one Juror in particular who has an uncanny way of controling the outcome. You decide for yourself who should be awarded the guilty verdict but be prepared for a surprise.
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Summary: One of Grisham's Best
Review: Grisham manages to score a real winner with his work, "The Runaway Jury". In a nut shell, he manages to write an entertaining fiction about the politics and law surrounding one of the largest, if not the largest, health issues of the modern age. Through carefully constucted characters, the sides of the debate are cast in shades of grey rather then ideal morality or immorality. It is a real page turner, and is thought provoking.
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Summary: Another winner for Mr. Grisham
Review: Mr. Grisham keeps getting better and better with his book. The character although aren't interesting but I still found it quite a fun book to read.
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Summary: Grisham at his best
Review: This book is on of the best I have ever read and it is contending as the best. I counldn't put it down. I read the last 300 pages in one night. It was the best law thriller I have ever read in my life. It is about a juror who knows the law and tries to sway the jury. I am not going to get into details but a widow is suing a tobacco company because her husband got addicted and died of lung cancer. I loved it and could not put it down. Do not start it unless you have a lot of time to read.
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