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Summary: Disapointed
Review: I enjoyed Grisham's recent novels particularly The Runaway Jury because they were a departure and/or an improvement on his formula. I looked forward to reading The Brethren and took it on vacation with me. I honestly thought the book was written by an underpaid ghost writter and couldn't wait to get back to read other reviews to see who really wrote it. Having scimmed the reviews, I realize not too many loved loved the book but nobody complained about the writing style. Is it possible that his previous books had such good plots that I never noticed the poor writing? (I'm talking about stupid metaphors and unlikely dialogue) I'll never buy another book without checking reviews on amazon:(
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Summary: Boring
Review: I had given up on John Grisham a long time ago and looking at his body of work, I can clearly see when I stopped reading and why. I loved Time to Kill and The Firm, but gave up when his writing became formulaic. Someone recommended The Brethren and I decided to give him another try. I was disappointed....the story is engaging at first, but simply falls flat. The characters are one dimensional and you just do not even care what happens to them. Put this one back on the shelf. Maybe if we are lucky, Grisham will go back to his roots soon.
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Summary: The Brethren
Review: This book has a pretty good story... but unfortuantely you'll have to wait for the sequel to find out how it ends.
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Summary: Entertaining
Review: I always find Grisham's books to be much better on audiocassette, perhaps I'm a captive audience as I travel 300+ miles in the car, perhaps because the book is abridged and the plot is tighter.I loved the story throughout and found myself interested, but uninvolved with the characters. When the end came, I was disappointed because Grisham's usually pretty good about giving people their comeuppance, but when I thought about it, just about none of the parties involved were innocent and despite their seeming to have gotten what the wanted, I think they all sacrificed a lot, even Maynard, who conquered all but was in ill health and miserable. So, on second thought, I thought the ending was all right after all. I've a feeling that if I'd read this book, I would have given in only 3 stars, but as a book-on-tape, it was an ear-perker.
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Summary: Extremely Disappointed Grisham Fan
Review: I have loved every one of Grisham's books and I had anxiously awaited his next book. I commute by train over 2 hours a day and I read a lot during my commute. I just couldn't motivate myself to read more than 60 pages in this one. It's like Grisham was just trying to fulfill a contract. I even preordered it because I was so excited that a new Grisham book was about to be released. What a let down! I loaned it to a friend, also a Grisham fan, and he was very disappointed too. I was also going to loan it to another friend but she had already read it and she was disappointed too. Don't waste your time or your money on this one.
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Summary: what are you guys talkin about 2 and a half stars
Review: this is the firsst grisham book i have ever read and one of the best books i have ever read(harry potter and a wrinkle in time) i looove how he intertwines the two stories i diddnt buy the book i won it at a chinese auction but it is a great book and i recommend it to everyone you will love it if you enjoy rewading at all
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Summary: Get a Closer from the Bull Pen
Review: I love legal thrillers and suspenseful tales, but Grisham needs a relief pitcher for the late innings. The ending was so weak, I wondered if he had fallen asleep writing it, like I did reading it. In contrast, I recently read two books by an author in the same genre. He's lesser known, but the guy writes a fantastic finish. If you're a Grisham fan, as I was through his earlier books, try Frederick Schofield's "A Run to Hell" or "The Boardwalkers." Mr. Grisham, maybe you should, too.
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Summary: A Classic Boondoggle
Review: Grisham snares the reader with the first couple of chapters in this one, but soon leaves the reader feeling anxious for something to happen. Repeated lines throughout the book dull the reader as nothing exciting happens. The book picks up pace near the middle though as the CIA becomes the "Big Brother" of the West and every agent and his brother is placed on the "domestic issue of utmost importance." Grisham could have gone a lot of ways with this one but the ending was a big disappointment (surprise?). Don't waste your money.
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Summary: Different but OK
Review: I can agree with those that say it is not Grisham's best piece of work, but I did like it anyway. This book is a change for Grisham; a little different than what we are used to from him. Instead of a high suspenseful nail biter, this one is more of a comical entwined story line. It is basically about three imprisoned judges with a scam going. I found the main characters to be pretty satirical. Again, it was different for Grisham, but a change is OK sometimes too. I got a kick out of it and it did keep my interest.
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Summary: Alas; the reviews are true...
Review: John Grisham is by far my favorite author; but this last effort left me cold. Never once did I feel the main characters were in any danger; which is one of the feelings a suspense novel should create in a reader. The story was different but dull. I am hoping that Grisham will return to writing that makes one want to reccommend or lend the book to others. Two of my Grisham novels are lost because I lent them out. Three of them are ragged because I've read them each three times. But I will always know where "The Brethren" is; and it will always look brand new. I think Mr. Grisham must have cranked this one out in four days or less.
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