The Street Lawyer

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Summary: A compassionate author for the poor
Review: This novel talks about a rich lawyer in a big firm, becoming a street lawyer for the homeless, having held a hostage by a homeless man. I would say that this title is not as good as the Rainmaker, though the research is just as good. This is one thing I like about Grisham. His novels are practical at least. Of the 290+ reviews, many criticize a hell out of this book, but I think that it is not so bad, that's why I gave it a 4 star. However, I must say the settlement of the eviction case in the story is not very arousing and exciting, moreover, the ending is not very appropriate (rather abrupt). Personally, I feel that the end could be brushed on upon more.

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Summary: The Worst Book I Have Ever Finished
Review: I must admit I did finish this book (I have a bad habit of finishing what I start---including incredibly bad novels). Please someone tell Mr. Grisham that if he has nothing to say that he shouldn't feel obliged to put out a new book ever year. Or--someone tell his agent. I could care less about the homeless, but if the author had something to say, I could still enjoy a piece of fiction about the subject. This book is bad--REALLY bad.

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Summary: Read like a homeless statistic report
Review: The plot and the scenario are both mediocre, but still worth reading. There are tons of factual findings of the homeless situation not just about Wishington D.C. alone but nationwide. Kind of preaching yet quite informative. After finished reading, there was only one question left on my mind: Wonder how much the rich and famous Mr. Grisham has donated or is donating now to those soup kitchens wheresoever as he probed.

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Summary: Boring, formula writing, a disappointment.
Review: If you liked Grisham's previous books you won't like this one.

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Summary: Garbage In, Garbage out
Review: I have read all of Grisham's books and enjoyed most. I hated this book so much that I actually searched the web to find a place to trash it. I will be donating my $25 hardback to the homeless - if they take it!

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Summary: Disappointed
Review: I agree with all "one star"readers. I am disappointed with one of my favorite writers! Hope to change my mind reading his next book.

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Summary: I love this book so far! All of Grisham's books are great!
Review: This is a heart pounding book, and I recomend it to all of Grishams fans, and also Michael Chriton's fans. I say this book deserves 5 stars!!

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Summary: Grisham gets big bucks to exploit the homeless.
Review: John Grisham should be ashamed to be paid so much to write such drivel about the poor and homeless! A subject that is rich diggings for a more informed and talented writer, this book should be an embarassment to both author and publisher. It is a shallow attempt to create a story out of human misery and it fails because of a lack of talent and knowledge of the subject.

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Summary: only the name of author got this book published.
Review: If anyone besides John Grisham approached a publisher with such a piece of trivial nonsense, they would of promptly (and rightfully so) been laughed out of the building. The shame is that Grisham picked a good format to write about but never gave the reader anything to hold their interest. He had the start of a really good book,but never developed his characters into "people" - only mannequins! Please, next time give me another "A Time to Kill" or "The Firm". Helen Pate ([e-mail])

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Summary: Grisham Back on Track
Review: Another fine book from Grisham, after the little bump in the road that was "The Partner." Once again there is a strong element of suspense and for a change there is a good ending, but sometimes it seems just a little too good to be true, especially the bit at the end with Arthur. But generally this is a good, enjoyable book; yes it does have a message but perhaps it is about time that we took note of what *is* happening on our streets. Well done JG.