The Street Lawyer

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Summary: This book was definetly a great find, and wonderfull to read
Review: This book was one of the best i've read this semester. It offers an insite into the tragic world of the homeless, while showing that the "high life" isn't for everyone. When Micheal Brock is held hostage by a homeless man with eight litigators, his world changes forever. I found this book to be rather unrealistic, though. It's hard to believe a lawyer could quit their job just before they would make partner. I still would recomend this book to anyone who wants that warm feeling inside when you've done something good.

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Summary: Grisham needs to find new formula
Review: I have been a fan of John Grisham's for years, but this book disappointed me. It seems that since he has moved from Oxford out to Charlottesville that he has gotten burned out writing. He seems too tired to develop. This plot follows just about every plot he has ever done: Young white male lawyer from the South, usually Memphis, gets himself into an impossible situation and struggles to find a way out. That was essentially true in all his books except for the Client when the protagonist only changed to a small boy. Come on John, I know you have it in you!!!!!!!!!Turn the page and give us something fresh for a change.

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Summary: More than a slight dissapointment
Review: I was disapointed in this book by John Grisham. The story was slightly predicitable, contrite and had an easily determined plot. It didn't seem to have the suspense that normally is such an integral part of John Grisham's novels. Hopefully his next attempt at socail conscience will be more enjoyable for the reader.

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Summary: Awesome!
Review: This was an amazinigly written book. Well worth the long read. It makes you stop and think about your own lives. Very introspective. A definite must read if you enjoy a thick plot with interspersing under tones of other plots.

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Summary: Can't put it down!
Review: It was a very interesting story. Easy to follow. One that you couldn't wait to pick it back up and continue!

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Summary: A bleeding heart story of all the saintly homeless people.
Review: I have enjoyed all of Grisham's books (and have read them all) except this one. The plot was predictable and uninteresting. This book tells me that all homeless people are saints and victims of greedy rich people. It was one big sob story. What a boring disappointment!!!

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Summary: Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
Review: From the first page to the last page, this book was excellent

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Summary: This book really showed us the plight of the homeless.
Review: I enjoyed reading this book hoping this group of lawyers could help some of the homeless, if not only a handful. This one man thought he could make a difference and this book also shows how one's life can change in weeks.

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Summary: OK read, but a disappointing ending
Review: Beginning storyline was fantastic, middle portion of the book was a bit muddled, ending of the storyline occured in just the last couple (literally) of pages which was disappointing

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Summary: Compelling if there's any justice
Review: Every morning and night, through in and through out I had my nose dug deep within the pages of my new book, "The Street Lawyer" by John Grisham. The book proves an interesting point when protagonist, Michael Brock, gets held held hostage in an office of one of the biggest law firms in the U.S., Drake and Sweeny. After the hostage crisis, Michael finds a secret within a stolen file that is now in his hands. Now his one time, "co-workers" call him "the most dangerous man on the streets." This book was released in 1998 and is by far one of Grishams best. All ages young and old should get they're hands on this riviting masterpiece.