GRISHAM'S MOST ENTERTAINING IN A WHILE!!
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AFTER JOHN GRISHAM'S FIRST 3 NOVELS, I THOUGHT HE COULD BECOME ONE OF THE GREATEST AUTHORS EVER.  HE THEN WENT DOWN HILL AND COMPLETELY DISAPPOINTED ME, EVEN THOUGH I CONTINUED TO READ EACH NEW RELEASE.  THE PARTNER WAS A TURNAROUND.  AS WITH ALL HIS NOVELS IT MOVES VERY FAST AND KEPT MY ATTENTION.  I LIKED THE STORY LINE MUCH BETTER, ALTHOUGH IT DID BECOME PREDICTABLE. THIS BOOK WAS GOOD, BUT COULD HAVE BEEN GREAT.  THERE IS NOT A TON OF CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT BUT THE STORY WAS GREAT.  A GOOD FAST READ.
2437675
Grisham is once again at his finest in terms of writing a compelling and entertaining narrative. I have enjoyed a great number of his legal thrillers including A Time to Kill, The Firm, The Pelican Brief, etc. The Litigators is right up there in terms of storyline, character description and legal suspense for which Grisham is so well known for. Highly recommend for those interested in reading compelling legal thrillers
838690
John Grisham is one of the best story tellers!  Non wonder we are weary of the antics of lawyers!  This another one of those good/bad lawyer stories with the reader racing to the end to find out what happens.
8261
Although this is only my 2nd Grisham novel that I have actually read (I love movies... and they are quicker) it was incredibly good. His way of describing landscapes and different people is awe striking. This book was  very good, although it had it's dull spots where you simply wished you  could skim it over, the exciting parts were worth the wait.
Also, the  jumping back and forth between the court room and with Nate in Brazil kept  my attention (I admit it, I have a rather short attention span) I would  reccomend it for anyone-- don't worry about not understanding something,  for once again, Grisham is a miracle worker at describing difficult things.
2804839
If you like reading Grisham, you will enjoy Goldman & his Lou Mason stories.  Fun characters, and a sense of justice that doesn't wane or become tedious.  Lou's smart aleck attitude "speaks" to me...when we both know he should just "give it a rest".  This is my kind of keep-it-real lawyer!
4747002
Grisham does it again!  It's a wild unbelievable ride that includes intrigue and John's incredible imagination!  I think this might be my new favorite Grisham read!  Don't miss this one!
4433406
I was unable to put this book down!  One of Grisham's best!  From the start to the finish, I was enthralled with his story-telling!
2815431
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.  It was a different from any of John Grisham's previous books and was very entertaining.  The more I read, the more intriguing it became and I found it hard to put down.
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Look out, Grisham and Turow. Theres a new master of legal thrills in town!

Grayson Hernandez, Gray, a recent graduate of law schoolan outsider of Hispanic heritage from the rough side of DC and resented by his Ivy League peersis offered his dream job as a Supreme Court law clerk after saving the life of a Chief Justice. Just as Gray settles into his new life, the FBI come knocking. They believe there's a serial killer connected with the Supreme Court, and they want Gray to be their inside man. But little does he know, the Fedsand the murdererare about to set their sights on him. Anthony Franze's background in law grants him a rare authenticity. Add in stellar writing skills, and you have a mesmerizing legal thriller that sets an incredibly high bar for all who follow. A heart pounding train of consequences, packed with twists and turns, and a derailment that will shock you. Look out, Grisham and Turow. Theres a new master of legal thrills in town!

~ Kris Miller, certified TopShelf Reviewer. TopShelf Magazine does not offer 'paid review services and TopShelf Reviewers are not compensated for their reviews.
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When I heard Grisham was writing this type of book my first thought was that it would be boring.  But based on his previous books a had to give it a chance.  I wasn't disappointed!
This book was fantastic, don't let the change of pace stop you from buying it!
2611994
Hysterically Entertaining

Enchanted by the quagmires, challenges, and events that surround the lives of attorneys, media commentators, and entertainers?

Interested in the inside scoop on high profile cases, courtroom dramas, actors, players, and the personal boundaries that attorney's often face?

Want to read something that will make you laugh out loud, get teary eyed, stir your nerves, rock your views, and motivate you to live each day as you see fit?

If your answers are yes - then "How Can You Defend Those People" is a MUST READ! It's rare to find a book where readers are so moved by one man's life experiences! Mickey Sherman's accounts are so vividly cast and frankly depicted that they leave you yearning for more and wondering how all these interesting events could possibly have happened to one person! From Michael Skakel, OJ Simpson, Scott Peterson, Martha Stewart, the Menedez brothers ... to the quite unknown yet poignant story of Roger Ligon ... this book is well-written, exciting, and hysterically entertaining!
3072075
I had not read a John Grisham book for some years. I had always enjoyed his books, so I decided to give The Runaway Jury a go. I found the theme interesting and it fitted in with what has happened  in recent times in the battle between  the suppliers of cigarettes, trying to keep their products going, against the anti smoking lobby. The characters in this book were interesting, and all the side stories related to them gave the theme a big lift. Grisham keeps things going at a good pace, with plenty of surprises, laughs and interest. I enjoyed the book very much, and I will be on the look out for another book by this author.
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I like the ability to root for the 'little guy' in legal novels. Grisham gives us a chance to do that here for sure!!
1709663
Riveting almost all through...it was fast paced with just the right mix of intrugue and drama... not the usual John Grisham. Short on actual court room drama
3658365
Great stories within the big story...loved it! True Grisham!
4232459
I just received and read Grisham's "The Confession."  Simply stated, it is his best book in years, and one of his best ever.  I literally could not put it down, and read the whole thing in one day (Christmas Eve, no less!).  The story is totally gripping, and the book is a page-turner because you can't wait to find out what happens.  I would love to mention a couple of my favorite scenes, but that would give away the story.

Honest disclosure:  I am a criminal defense attorney, and the subject matter goes straight to the heart of what I do.  Maybe that's why I enjoyed it so much.  Nevertheless, this book has much more "depth" than some of Mr. Grisham's recent books, so I think anyone would greatly enjoy it.

Again, without giving anything away... as a defense attorney, there was a particular scene in the book that I read over and over.  It was such a triumph, and I laughed out loud (gloating) when I read it.  It's basically the dream scene for any defense attorney.  You'll know it when you see it.

But attorney or not, I really enjoyed this book, and believe anyone else would, too.  Highly recommended!  This book is so much better (in my opinion) than most of his recent novels, it was refreshing to read.
3147314
Nice to visit Clanton again, and Jake Brigance. GREAT STORY! Lots of legal maneuvering and very intelligently written. Yet another book by Grisham I couldn't put down. I loved it!