The Partner

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Summary: intricate novel
Review: It held me from the start and realized how it can easily manipulate the reader to find out how it will end. It had one of the most beautoful ending I have read from him. Very intelligent.

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Summary: Importance of the Last Chapter
Review: Perhaps, this novel is not the best of John Grisham's but definitely not the worst. A real page-turner, it units a gripping plot with an exact description of legal process. But Patrick Lanigan, its protagonist, differs from the other heroes of the author's books - common, decent persons whom external circumstances put before a hard ethical decision and who make the only possible correct choice even at the cost of personal career and life (that's what I love Grisham's books for!). Patrick robbed the robbers, and he is ready to return a part of his loot in order to exempt himself from unloved wife and child, from the claims of law and start a new life with handsome and beloved woman. In his phenomenal foresight he overcomes everyone except quiet a simple eternal truth excellently expressed by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gases also into you'. So the last chapter of the novel is not the least but the best: its events significantly shake life of the hero, thus testifying that author's moral position remains unshaken.

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Summary: Great Beginning, Lousy Ending
Review: I read the first couple of chapters online, and was so hooked, I couldn't wait to get my hands on the book. Unfortunately, the best reading in the book was what I'd gotten for free. I stayed with it to the end, despite less-than-interesting plot wanderings, and absolutely hated the ending. After The Client, The Firm and The Pelican Brief, Grisham went on my "Buy Whatever He Writes" list. It takes a lot to get bumped from that, but after The Partner, he was dropped to the "Lending Library Only" list.

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Summary: Importance of the Last Chapter
Review: Perhaps this novel is not the best of John Grisham's but definitely not the worst. A real page-turner, it units a gripping plot with an exact description of legal process. But Patrick Lanigan, its protagonist, differs from other heroes of author's books - common, decent persons whom external circumstances put before hard ethical decision and who make the only possible correct choice even at the cost of life (that's what I love Grisham's books for!). Patrick robbed the robbers, and he is ready to return part of his loot in order to free himself from unloved wife and child, from claims of law and start new life with handsome and beloved woman. In his phenomenal foresight he overcomes everyone except quiet a simple eternal truth excellently expressed by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you'. So the last chapter of the novel is not the least but the best: its events significantly shake life of the hero, thus testifying that author's moral position remains unshaken.

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Summary: His Worst Book
Review: What can I say? This book had absolutely no drama, no surprises, and it was so bad that I didn't even finish the last 50 pages, because I didn't care how it ended. Time and time again, a plan was made by the bed ridden lawyer, and then it was followed through exactly that way. The characters were also drab, making a very boring tale. I can't believe I read so much of this book. Maybe because the words were big and their were just a few lines per page, making you read a page in about ten seconds. I don't know if I'll ever read another of Mr. Grisham's books again.

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Summary: The Partner, John Grisham
Review: I would recommend John Grisham's THE PARTNER to young adults (ages 12 and above) and all adults interested in law and adventure. Most readers will find it difficult to put this book down. The reason for my high rating is based on three key factors. First, I thought the book had an exciting and unpredictable plot with some creative twists. Second, you truly felt as if you were there because the characters, Patrick Lanigan and Sandy McDermott, for example, seemed real and believable with their own unique personalities. The last key reason for its appeal was the interesting description of how the legal process really works. I found the ending disappointing, however, in both content and story line. However, even with its ending, Grisham's THE PARTNER is sure to be a book and a story to remember. It will remain one of my favorite John Grisham books. Readers will learn a great deal about life and the legal system. In terms of the legal system, my own knowledge of law expanded, particularly regarding the procedures, charges, legal information, resources, and the court system. The main life lesson I think the book offered was that one event, small or large, could affect someone's life entirely and send a person's course in a completely different direction. After reading this great book, I encourage other Grisham books like THE CLIENT and THE RAINMAKER.

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Summary: A Good Book
Review: The main thing I liked about this book was that the action started right away. I am so sick of books where the first five chapters are introduction. In this case, I was instantly trapped. Also the story unravels throughout the book; you aren't given all the facts in the beginning, it's like a puzzle you put together. Then at the end, instead of your average happy ending, it's another surprise. A wonderful book, I consider it Grisham's best, and I don't see how others can't like it.

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Summary: Great book, terrible ending...
Review: I love the book, but I hate end ending. It's not that it's written poorly. It's just disappointing. I wanted him to fly off into the sunset with his huge bank account in hand and his lover in the other. But I guess we don't always get what we want, do we?

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Summary: Great Book!
Review: This is one of the best Grisham books I have read so far. The first chapter will suck you in then you can't put the book down! I think the endind had some problems. Grisham, I think, sort of ruined the book with the last couple of pages. Other than that I reccommend this book to every one

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Summary: Great book with a GREAT ending
Review: Why people continue to associate a happy ending (guy gets girl AND money) with a 'good ending' remains a mystery to me. Patrick getting his freedom and learning a good lesson, never trust a smart and beautiful Brazilian woman again, seems a good enough ending. The book reminded me of 'The Runaway Jury' where the main characters rely on a lot of luck and for things to go according to their great plans before they can get away with a lot of money, but so what if Patrick doesn't. Good on you, Grisham. I was thoroughly entertained and that's all I ask from a fiction. I'd recommend it to anyone, anytime.