The Runaway Jury

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Summary: A must read!!
Review: John Grisham's 'The Runaway Jury' is a very captivating, well written novel. The plot of jury manipulation in a multimillion dollar suit against the tobacco industry kept me turning the pages. I travel a great deal and thoroughly enjoyed reading the novel on plane trips. Grisham manages to keep the interest level high throughout as the reader wonders what Nicholas and this Marlee character are up. Who are they really? What's their angle? Grisham does a great job of developing characters and creating subplots that make the overall plot all the more interesting. The ending was quite creative and leaves one thinking the justice system hasn't seen the last of Nicholas and Marlee (or whatever names they assume in the future) in future tobacco suits. I can't wait to read his next novel

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Summary: I enjoyed this book a lot.
Review: I have enjoyed all of John Grisham's books. I can hardly wait to read each new one as it comes out. The Runaway Jury was very informative and really kept my attention. I like the fact that Mr. Grisham is a real lawyer and knows about the things that he writes about. The Runaway Jury is about jury meddling by those who have a lot of money. The plot was different than any I have read before. If you like his other books, you'll like this one.

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Summary: Slow and predictable
Review: This was my first Grisham book the others must be better. This book was based on a very timely issue (tabacco companies and jury problems)and I found some of the early parts of the book interesting, but then it went on and on and on and with the exception of one minor twist at the end it was obvious where it was going

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Summary: John Grishom has done it again!
Review: "Runaway Jury" rates very close behind Grishom's best book, "A Time to Kill". The plot is a little involved, but Grishom displays his continuing ability to captivate his readers! The plot of the book was not what I expected...it is not a dull story about the cigarette industry; instead, the focus is on "jury tampering" and it is another of Grishom's "can't put it down books. Though a small part of the secenario is "far reaching", there is enough credibility to exercise one's mind about the current jury system in America. You won't be bored!

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Summary: Another un-put-down-able Grisham thriller
Review: After dissapointing many loyal fans with "The Chamber" this latest offering once again confirms his well deserved and widely publicised title of "the master storyteller". No wonder he's raking in the big bucks!!! "The Runaway Jury" provides a facinating, gripping account of a tobacco trial and a lively jury who decide to bend the rules, (some more so than others). As both sides struggle to ensure a victorious outcome, the jury members endure many surprising problems of there own. I won't spoil the ending for you - you will probably know it anyway by about halfway through the book. If you're prepared to suspend reality and delve into the facinating and cynical mind of John Grisham, then prepare yourself for a great read and a few sleepless nights (until you finally finish the thing!). - Rachel McConaghy, Brisbane Australia -

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Summary: One of Grisham's best efforts!
Review: Grisham's best courtroom based work. The plot centers on a very current and controversial subject, tobacco lawsuits. The storyline focuses on the jury, lawyers, judge and a few other related characters and keeps reader interest throughout. There are no dull portions and the ending is not predictable. Excellent reading!

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Summary: Hes done it again
Review: Grisham makes you turn pages like mad, just like the early Ludlums. You can always argue that this is not his best. But it is a very good and intelligent read. Well worth the money and time invested

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Summary: Interesting read, slow start but excellent finish!
Review: Grisham has once again shown his ability to create some outstanding reading. Although the start left a little to be desired, he quickly turned this book into an excellent compilation of creative literature. Grisham's obvious legal intelligence allows him an insight so few authors possess. Ranks right up there just below "A Time To Kill".

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Summary: Grisham is a MasterCraftsman of Legal Plots
Review: Grisham Does a good job of exposing the Tobacco Industry. The ending is however a little abrupt !! Seemed like he wanted to end the book in 401 pages!!!Venki Uddameri,Orono, Main

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Summary: I this book was a real eye opener about our legal system.
Review: I found this book to be one of John Grisham's best books. It really puts emphasis on areas of the law and trials that we don't think about. It shows how high priced lawyers and jury consultants spend a lot of time to pick the "right " jury for their side. The story kept me interested all the way throught he book and i was disappointed went it ended. I thought it was a good reminder for us that money does buy a good defense with some good lawyers and how the tobacco industry can take such a powerful position in a case