Rating: 
Summary: lukewarm
Review: I've read all the Grisham books. His first 2, "A Time To Kill" and "The Firm" were the best. Unknowingly, he probably set the bar too high with these two books. I wonder if that rawness that many artists have early in their careers has disappeared in Grisham. In "Street" he grabs you in the beginning, tells a pretty good story, but ultimately disappoints. Again, relative to those gripping tales earlier. That said, John Grisham remains my favorite writer. I look forward to 1999 and his regaining that early edge.
Rating:
Summary: Not as good as some, not as bad as others
Review: This is a very fast read, not as good as "A time to kill", not as bad as "The Runawaw Jury". His soapbox is getting worn out. I never felt good about the main character, and I thought the ending was kind of silly. I think the SWAT team killed the wrong person.
Rating: 
Summary: Sanctimonious and shallow
Review: The characters in this novel are undeveloped, there is no plot, the denouement consists of a settlement conference where a totally predictable negotiation takes place. Grisham seems to have gone "slumming" and discovered that some people are homeless through no fault of their own. He may even have talked to someone who actually talked to them. The only parts of this novel which sound like he knows what he's talking about are the repeated worries about being in a bad neighborhood with a good car. I wonder how much of the money he earns from this preachy, obnoxious book Grisham will donate to the people whose situations he exploits? If this were a first novel, it would be laughed out of any self-respecting agent's office.
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Summary: NOT JUST ANOTHER GRISHAM
Review: I got this book as soon as it came out of the book, literally. and I found it hard to put down. I have heard that the reviews on this book have not been very good but then reviewers aren't always right. It was obvious from the start that this was more than just another money maker for Mr. Grisham, this was something that was coming from the heart. I enjoyed it emencely and plan to read it again. This would make a good T.V. special or movie about the homeless as this is a problem that really needs the attention of the American public. Thank you Mr. Grisham for your inspiring words.
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Summary: I liked his early books better
Review: There was a time when I was very excited to hear that a new Grisham book was coming out. Nowadays, I half dread them. Is this going to be another book that spends more time moralizing than story-telling. Yepp!!! The good news is: it's better than 'The Chamber'.
Rating:
Summary: Oooof!
Review: i cant believe i actually paid money for this book. the only thing that would make this story worse is if some bonehead made it into a movie. no plot, no development of characters, one of his worst.
Rating: 
Summary: Fine for killing time on a 5-hr flight, but mostly boring...
Review: Grisham's "The Street Lawyer" won't keep you turning the pages with excitement like his earlier novels ("The Firm", "The Pelican Brief"). There's not a whole lot of suspense, fear, or emotion in this novel -- the main character has an epiphany that leads him to leave his high-paying, power law firm for a street clinic, helping out the homeless with their legal problems -- not the stuff of a thriller. To be sure, there's some contrived tension arising from some shady characters threatening physical violence and the hope that you're still reading The Firm. But the story mostly just unfolds and then gets resolved. At least the main character doesn't end up living in Aruba at the end of this story :-) For true Grisham fans (and I'm one of them), it's a quick and easy read that you might as well add to your collection, but it won't leave you talking about it the next day like many of his other novels...
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Summary: Same old story line with different setting
Review: I regret that I could not finish this documentary-novel. I simply gave up half way into the book. While I empathize with those who are homeless, and I think our society does have a problem, Grisham has taken the cause too far in novel form. To make a long story short, it is boring. His writing is flat and the character developent falls short. Within 50 pages the protagonist tells all, almost dies, and makes a major life change. None of these events makes one identify with him because of the verbage. I don't think Grisham is a good writer but he sells books. He definitely needs a new start or a good writing course.
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Summary: Even Worse than The Partner
Review: I really liked John Grisham books, until i read the boring "The Partner". Now, his latest is even worse. If you want a documentary about homeless people - you get just that. But if you want some twists and turns, or even a story - don't waste any time or money on this book.
Rating: 
Summary: Grisham does it again.
Review: I've read all of Grisham's books and this one was one of his best. A Sunday afternoon well-spent. When I read the other reviews, I wonder just what it is that people look for in his novels. I look for a good read - and I got it!!
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