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Jun 23, 2023MisterMarbles rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Doesn’t have the gravity or suspense of his more popular books, but still a good read. It’s a Grisham “beach read” that is interesting enough to keep turning pages until all those mai tais catchup and send you into that midday nap.
Dec 29, 2019NedSu rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Grisham writes a lot of best sellers, but he sometimes lets his contempt for the legal profession take center stage in telling a tale. This is one of those polemics, and it impedes the storytelling. As such, I liked the novel a lot less…
Mar 19, 2018allabouttime rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Loved the book. Lawyers are a necessary evil and in some instances more so than others. Pharmaceutical firms should be cracked down on when or where ever possible. They are far greedier than the seedy lawyers pursuing them.
Oct 02, 2017Jogr77 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The underbelly of the Law business. Characters with significant flaws. 'Ambulance Chasers.' A running story of ups and downs, with the central character, reassessing his career, and life. The search for the 'Home Run', many seek in…
Jul 14, 2016LoveChild60 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Loved the book but so hated Finley and Figg and wanted to throttle them myself. Looking forward to getting to more of Grisham's novels. Happy Reading!
Jul 11, 2015ThanksSPL rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Did enjoy and love this book very much! All characters are interesting, goofy, but likeable. Grisham has a great sense of humor - I laughed a lot! Definitely, this book made me feel excited and warm without any dull moments.
May 31, 2015DanglingConversations rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
As suggested by other readers, it was hard to like 2 of the lawyers but a great read and as always a fascinating insight into USA legal system.
Apr 15, 2015janetdv rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Rarely a John Grisham i don't enjoy, and this did not disappoint. Took a while to actually like the characters, but presumably a realistic picture of different niches in the law profession. Grisham's attention to detail balanced with…
Dec 10, 2014ruthie_60 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This was a wonderful book to read. John Grisham really shows some of the nasty tactics of litigators and companies. It really kept me wanting to read more.
MickeyatFPL
Jan 23, 2014
Did not like characters till into one third of the book. Enjoyed last third.
Sep 24, 2013
a formula book but enjoyable to read!!
Apr 15, 2013pjberry rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
As with most Grisham novels, an excellent read. I found the conclusion especially satisfying. The lines between the 'good guys' and 'bad guys' are blurred, as is their outcome.
Mar 09, 2013
Didn't have time to read and had to return. May get it out sometime.
Feb 03, 2013
I've read several Grisham novels in the past, but must say I was quite disappointed in this story. It just never seemed to pick up momentum. Although I will say I enjoyed about the last 6 chapters--story had a good ending. Only 5 out of…
ElspethGlenn
Jan 19, 2013ElspethGlenn rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Another incredible book by John Grisham.
Jussta
Oct 16, 2012Jussta rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great Read - kept me captivated and could not put it down!
Aug 20, 2012toby65 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A satisfying read. As usual Grisham makes it easy for the reader to get involved with the characters and to care about what will happen next.
Aug 04, 2012bridge1 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The "boutique" law firm of Finley and Figg just got a little bigger with the addition of lawyer David Zinc. Funny, good characters, with the emphasis on "character", and good courtroom theatrics.
fmisaac
Jul 16, 2012
mass tort and small time lawyers -- drug
Jul 14, 2012
loved the book. Haven't read anything by Grisham in a long while. Great character development which is Grisham's style. Very funny images of ambulance chasing lawyers.
Jun 20, 2012charlie2911 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I can only think of one thing to ask - - can Grisham write a bad or boring book ?
May 12, 2012smurillo rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Another winner. Can't understand why some people say it's boring.
May 08, 2012IslandJoanne rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Classic Grisham. Loved it! I don't know why some people are saying this one is boring. The only boring Grisham novels I've read are "The Brethren" and "The Summons." All of the rest are fantastic.
Apr 02, 2012jimg2000 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Another tort case but with enough variance in plot and characters to similar works to be engaging. Written with great humor, though not as funny as his "Ford County"; great finish.
Apr 01, 2012Bonkz rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Loved it. Grisham at his best. Finished it in one weekend of solid reading.