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Summary: A few drawbacks but still a good read
Review: The character of Patrick Lanigan was very much reminiscent of Nicholas Easter in "Runaway Jury". It was almost as if they both shared the same thought process. I attribute this to the fact that the novels were written with such a short time span in between that Grisham did not have enough time to evolve a totally unique protagonist. I also felt that Grisham did not develop Eva's character in a way that would allow the reader to accept the ending of the story. Throughout the book she was made to seem totally devoted to Patrick and her father. For her to do what she apparently did in the end was totally out of character. On the other hand, I enjoy Grisham's style of starting his books with the climax and then filling in the details that surround it. This style of writing has the advantage of immediately drawing the reader into the story. The delight comes not in trying to second guess the protagonist, but in finding out all the deceptions and intricacies woven into his story. Altho
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Summary: Great reading, but...
Review: It sure kept me reading and, for most of the book, on the edgeof my seat. Until the ending, that is. I really wonder what Grishamwas thinking when he decided upon the ending. Or was he thinking?
Overall, I liked it a bunch. I'd read it again if I knew there was going to be different, more satisfying ending!
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Summary: Fun book to read...I recommend it
Review: If you like to read a book just for the entertainment value you get from it, then read this book. I wouldn't be able to compare it to another one of his books because i haven't read any (seen several of his movies but they are probably not the same as the book) People might say that the plot lines were very simple and that you being the reader don't get into the action of the story but forget that. When you read one of his books you don't critique it. Just read it for fun. About the book.....i have to say the ending was such a shock to me. I almost tore the page out and started writing another one
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Summary: As a lawyer, you can have it all - perhaps
Review: Here's a book to lure all legal-eagles, or those who suffer
from attorneyphobia. Grisham gets the juices going with a painful sequence that sets the threshold for what's to come. However, you have to admire his plot-weaving skills and his character portraits are spot-on. If you have imagination, you won't need to see the movie that we're sure will follow.
Love that dialogue.
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Summary: Where's the Character Development?
Review: This is without a doubt the worst of Grisham's novels. The concept is a good fun story, and it will probably make a decent thriller (Tom Cruise kind of roll), but unlike any of Grisham's other books, this one has not one likeable character! It's a difficult task to read a whole book with a protagonist sans any redeeming qualities. I'm glad I didn't buy a copy--my Dad lent me his after he finished it.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: I read this book after reading the reviews by other individualsand for the life of me I don't understand why they found this book tobe one of his worst. For me it was non-stop reading until the end. I do agree the ending was something I didn't expect and thought it was unrealistic. It could have found a better ending.
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Summary: Very good reading but a little disappointed at the end.
Review: It was interesting from the beginning and it kept you on theedge throughout the book. It made you want to help the partner figureout how he could get out of this. Then when he figured out a way, I was so happy for him I stood up and screamed. The ending he has is not fitting and so unnecessary and it did not put a closure to the book not unless he is writing a sequel to the book and Lord knows I hope not. But other than the ending this was a marvelous book and very very good reading and I truly enjoyed it and I would pay 20.00 any day for another book like this one.
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Summary: The twisting road of law keeps the reader along for the ride
Review: Grisham holds the reader in a captivating web that starts as asingle strand, eventually weaving into the legal world that onlyGrisham truly masters. The characters actions flow smoothly and cooly into a tale of intrigue and dillusion that is truly tipified in the twisted ending. The more one reads of Grisham, the more one truly learns of the law. It is through the powerful people and worlds that Grisham creates that the reader becomes overwhelmed, feeling hatred, love and disgust for the characters. Clearly, this is one of Grisham's masterworks.
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Summary: Wheels within wheels
Review: There are wheels within wheels in this latest Grisham potboiling Biloxi to Brazilia best-seller. You feel the ending cominglike footsteps when at one point you realize there's more than one partner. There are a couple of problems sure, which is to say that it's written quickly. But it's meant to be a quick read. And it works. Some day Grisham will have to switch from writing about lawyers to writing about writers.
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Summary: The book held me till the last 3 pages..
Review: I really enjoyed The Partner. It was fast and fun even if alittle predictable.^M I didn't hate the ending and even suspected it150 pages in but.....^M IT WAS STUPID AND IMPROBABLE !^MOTHER THAN THE STANDARD POOR ENDING I REALLY DID ENJOY THE BOOK.
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