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Publisher: Doubleday
Category: Book
List Price: $250.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  422 reviews
Sales Rank: 1027712
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Limited
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 6.7 x 1.4
ISBN: 0385526334
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780385526333
ASIN: 0385526334
Publication Date: March 18, 2008
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Gifted vernacular for an unappealing story August 1, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Grisham, with his gifted vernacular, leads us into the world of election, campaign contribution, corruption and the question of values. Although I love his craftsmanship, this book didn't appeal to me as much as 'The King of Torts' for example.
 Not one of Mr. Grisham's finest efforts July 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been a fan of Mr. Grisham for quite some time. This work, however, was not one of his finest moments. From the very beginning of this book, the reader already knows that chemical businesses, big law firms, and weak politicans are BAD. I think most readers get it. This story just kept beating the message over and over again. Potential book buyers should save their money and read newspapers to get the "message".
 A lot of buidup and no reward July 30, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book is slow, and all the time you wait for the exiting thing to happen, and you keep waiting until the end.
I would't care about the lousy ending if at least the ride had been enjoyable.
 Back to Basics - a real Grisham page turner July 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Too many reviewers become over critical and forget that Grisham writes "FICTION". You are supposed to allow yourself a little escape from reality ever once in a while. I have been a corporate attorney for many years but was once one of those hated "insurance defense attorneys" described in this book. While I found some of the story line to be over the top in some areas, especially the depicting of some of the primary characters, I loved the writing nevertheless. Heck, it's supposed to be over the top to some degree. I didn't buy this to be primarily educated, but to be entertained, and believe me, this book does accomplish that mission. I enjoyed it as much as any Grisham nover I have ever read, and I have read (or listened) to all of them. Do yourself a favor and forget some of the more critical reviews. Just go buy the damn book, and if you want a real treat, listen to Michael Beck's reading of it, and I promise you, you will not regret your decision. I only hope Grisham might be thinking of a sequel...............
Rich stay rich and the poor stay poor!!!! July 28, 2008
I thought this book was ok. I was just so disappointed and angry with the ending!!!! I would have liked to know more not just be left hanging. Overall not my favorite John Grisham, I hope he is not loosing his touch!
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