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Summary: Pretty Good!
Review: This is an alright book.It is no five star book but it is good.The plot is not that good but the way he sweeps you up in this girl and you just want to know what happens to her is a very good read.If you are looking for Grisham's best this is not it.But if you are looking for a good read then I recomened this book.
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Summary: A page-turner!
Review: After reading "The Firm," I thought that John Grisham could not possible outdo himself, that is until I read "The Pelican Brief." After having witnessed a murder, Darby Shaw seeks the help of an ambitious reporter. After putting all the pieces together, Shaw discovers that the murder was intended for her. And that's when the fun really begins. I haven't seen the movie version of this book. Is it better than the book? Nah, I doubt it. This is an intense thriller that should be read in one sitting. John Grisham rules, and if you agree with me, say "I."
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Summary: Good Plot, But Grisham Lacks Any Real Writing Talent
Review: This is the first Grisham book I have read and I am in the middle of it. I find the plot enjoyable, but the writing is stale, the charachters are poorly developed and the description, what little there is, leaves quite a bit to be desired. The story line is enjoyable and if this was writen by someone else with more skill for writiing, I would think it should be a wonderfull book. I like the aspect of espionage, but find the parts about the governmet layers boring. When the setting changes and Callahan enters the plot again, I don't mind reading. These chapters at least have a few semi-well developed characters and it is not a whole bunch of boring lawyer drible. In fact I rather like Callahan's character, but he plays a bit of a minor role in the plot so far. Well I won't bore you any more, you'll have to make your own call on this one, if you like a strong plot and don't mind bad writing, you would probably like this book
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Summary: Eventful, Convincing & Well Plan
Review: An attractive woman (as usual), in this case a law student, come up with her own theory of the murder of two supreme court judges. And it happened to be the truth; the biggest truth ever told and to be exposed after Watergate. By now, you should be able to guess what would happened next. The bad guys got the info, the chase began, almost everybody died but she's the heroine and heroine seldom dies. However, a skillful Mr. Grisham had made her not only lucky to be alive, she has every reason to continuing being so. There's where the fun begins and there's also when another good guy come in and together the made the difference. The story looked simple isn't it? Fortunately, it's not. The plot was well planned, the style is distinctive and the story, as i said it, very eventful and convincing. No flaws as far as i could tell. READ IT. It's not a MUST READ, but READ IT and Grisham could easily fits as your favourite writer, especially if you are a first time reader of his book. One thing though, do not compare this book with the film. It's totally 2 different thing and the latter does not do any justice AT ALL to the former.
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Summary: Not As Good As Other Grisham Books
Review: I like Grisham but this book did not have as much to offer as other Grisham books. It started off with a bang (literally) and I thought I was in for a great read, however, the pace quickly slowed. There were just too many good guys and bad guys (call me stupid but I never have figured out Verheek) and Darby Shaw was the most incredibly stupid person on the face of the earth. I would recommend Grisham's other books over this one. The Firm, The Jury, The Client, The Chamber, The Partner all have a lot more to offer.
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Summary: Grisham does it again
Review: This book was awesome! You will love it!
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Summary: It's the BEST
Review: I think that the people's reviews that I've read that say this book isn't good don't get into the book well enough. I was confused about it in the beginning but then the peices fall in to place. This is the best book that I have ever read so far in my life. Because of this The Pelican Brief I'm determand to read all of John Grisham's books. This is the first one that I've read of his but I'm sure that you couldn't put any of his other books down either.
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Summary: The Pelican Brief
Review: This book is good because it combines wit and action. Grisham uses his lawyer language perfectly to make it seem real. He also shows it through Darby Shaw. She is a law student at Tulane who knows what it is like in the real world. Her travels trying to elude the guys sent by the oil company bring her near to tears constantly. She figures out that no matter what, you need to tell someone about things that could be harmful. Grisham gets two thumbs up from me.
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Summary: A dreadful book
Review: The writing is so bad, it is painful to read. I gave up after a chapter -- and I was looking for entertainment, not great literature. Read Eric Ambler and forget Grisham.
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Summary: A book that is one in a million!
Review: This is the best book John Grisham has written yet and I am a BIG fan. The Brief, written by a law student got her into a whole lot of trouble. Yet the FBI didn't even take it seriosly when her lover was blown up. Like I said in the beginning, this is one book you just have to read!
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