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Summary: Insightful look into the problem of homelessness
Review: This book is not typical of Grisham's usual writings in that he is discussing a more down to earth problem in America. The fact also that the setting for THE STREET LAWYER is our nation's capital makes the problem of homelessness all that much more serious.
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Summary: Not His Best; But A Quick Read
Review: I read this book in one night! As always, great descriptions of the setting and the "gut-level feel" Michael has of the different areas and situations he encounters in Washington, DC. And as with the last few Grisham novels, the plot is a bit of a stretch. Overall, I enjoyed the book, and the social lesson.
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Summary: Grisham Grandstands for Increased Social Programs
Review: While still a page-turner that only Grisham could create, the author has used "The Street Lawyer" as a platform for communicating his political views on the social plight of inner-city degenerates. While the plots of his books have always been far-fetched, this book transcends any inkling of reality when the reader is encouraged to believe that an attorney from a powerful Washington, D.C., law firm would abruptly give up a cushy, high-paying job to fight for the rights of inner-city poor -- for a nominal wage.
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Summary: Simply not Grisham
Review: As an avid Grisham reader i can't begin to describe my disappointment of this book. Grisham's unique ability as a story teller in his previous works is undetectable here. A poor try to go for another type of writing, one Grisham should avoid in the future. The Street lawyer, is unbelievable, makes no sence, and by no means has the ability to capture you.... Too bad for Grisham and his reputation.
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Summary: A haunting look at the homeless population
Review: I always love Grisham's bokks, and this one was just as good as his others. The suspense of say "The Firm' and others is not here but the story kept me involved. I read the book in 2 sittings and was satisfied with the ending. It may me want to go and volunteer at a soup kitchen.
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Summary: Unbelievable
Review: As a reader of Grisham I almost became physically ill while reading this liberal garbage. A lawyer making mega bucks with even more mega bucks in his future suddenly has a twinge of conscious and gives it all up to work for the homeless. Give me a Break! Few young lawyers would do that, but then I guess that is why we call this fiction. Come on John, get back to what you do best. Write a story that is not such a stark social commentary.
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Summary: Awesome look at homelessness!
Review: The peek that Mr. Grisham gives us into the homeless world is astonishing. I had never really thought about homelessness in the way he portrays their situations.I hope all people in need find an attorney as dedicated as Michael Brock.
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Summary: JUST WHAT I EXPECTED-QUICK AND VERY LIGHT.
Review: EVEN with the attempt of a heavy story, this book fails to envoke emotion on a subject that deserves a harder look. typical Grisham, the writing flows, is easy to follow and can be finished during dinner. The book builds up and but doesn't have a major conclusion, not a lot of excitement and no empathy for the main character. In The Firm, my heart was racing, in the The Street Lawyer-nothing. It is not a bad book and I will probably continue to read his novels, but this is one of his weaker stories.
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Summary: After The Firm and A Time To Kill, its been all down hill.
Review: Its funny what a writer can do when he's is a struggling writer/artist.Many of Grishams stories have aspects which are a bit farfetched, but the notion that a 120,000$ lawyer would leave his practice so suddenly to work with the poor is ludicrous. This book ,although readable, is Grisham's worst. I guess he had to pump a novel out in record time. We may have seen the best of Grisham 5-6 books ago!!!!!!
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Summary: Was this written by John? Good premise, but no brass ring.
Review: I am an avid reader of John's books - have been since his first - but this one falls far short of his usual suspenseful tales. The plot has great possibilities but John didn't develope enough strong characters as in his previous books. Three is just not enough to carry the story line. Disappointed. Will peruse the back covers and reviews more carefully in the future.
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