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Summary: So-so...
Review: I wouldnt really vcall this a bad book.. but it is in line with Grisham's recent books. It certainly does not live up to the greatness of his previous novels. The characters were all a little undeveloped and the story line was a little blah at time. Overall I would reccomend this book, but Grisham is fading....
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Summary: Of Torts and Kings
Review: Whether by design or contrived coincidence, Grisham mentioned the King of Torts in his previous book, The Summons (Chapter 13) which introduced as to the wonderful kingdom of Torts -- where civil wrongs can be rectified by civil remedies commonly known to the rest of us as money for damages.With little resemblance to the real-life King of Torts Melvin Belli, Grisham's Clay Carter started as a sympathetic figure, a Georgetown law graduate, struggling to make it big in the big city. Clay and the other characters are juxtaposed against the now familiar Grisham theme of a David-like lawyer against the Goliath of corporate behemoths, represented in this case by the pharmaceutical firms. The twist is when the ethical distinction between David and Goliath becomes transparent and indistinguishable. This is a lawyer's fantasy ride -- a rag-to-riches yarn of greed and vindictive excess -- complete with private jets, blond bimbos, million dollars high stake machinations. Tight, riveting and intelligent with language nearly devoid of profanities and clichés, this book is Grisham's 'imprimatur' as the King (no pun intended) of legal thrillers.
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Summary: Great Grisham
Review: I was really impressed by Grisham's King of Torts. I have liked almost all of Grisham's books, The Summons probably being my least favorite, but I thought Grisham really rebounded well here and wrote a great book. As for all the negative reviews you see on this site, why are there people who have read all of Grisham's books, but hate all of them? Something doesn't make sense to me there. Boo you! As for me, I have enjoyed a number of Grisham's later books, The Brethren and the Street Lawyer I thought were awesome, and you can put The King of Torts on that list. Look, there may be parts of this book that are a little stretched or unrealistic, but the pages fly like an eagle in this one. It's a great story with a character you really care about. I could see myself being Clay Carter. A lot of people won't like the ending to the book, but it's one you sleep on and agree with I think. I loved the King of Torts, and I look forward to reading the Juror. No, Grisham may not be William Faulkner, or take his works to an emotional or artistic high. But he's a darn good writer, and one of the best storytellers we've got. In the King of Torts, Grisham delivers.
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Summary: Good read
Review: This was an enjoyable book. I liked the humor. My favorite scene was the wedding reception. It's not really a thriller; it's a morality play about selling your soul. What I like most about Grisham is that he can write (something a lot of bestselling authors don't seem to know how to do). It's amazing how he can make a topic like torts sound facinating.
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Summary: Worst Grisham book ever...
Review: I'm a fan of John Grisham and I've read almost all his books. This 'King of Torts' was absolutely crap! When I finished it I actually checked and double checked the author, yes it said John Grisham... Couldn't believe it... Remi
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Summary: awesome
Review: AWESOME...his best book to date!! I read some of the negative reviews here (one about the temperature accuracy in Flagstaff- give me a break!) Grisham can always create interesting desriptive characters but sometimes faulters on the plot. In this book he nailed both. I was disapointed with the Brethern and Testament but I couldn't put this book down!!! I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Fascinating Story, 2 Dimensional Characters
Review: What with all the clamoring and law-changing going on with tort laws in this country. This solid piece of Grisham writing is a painless way to learn about the greed and mechanics of class-action lawsuits, especially for those of us who received some worthless coupon. The big payoffs are for the lawyers. We follow a hard working lawyer seduced by the dark side of greed and money (where have we seen this before). Although Grisham's excellent writing and fast developing plots suck you into the story so that it flies by. Besides the main character, Clay Carter, whose motivations in abandoning the Office of the Public Defender for the lucrative lure of grabbing 30% of the settlement of a massive class action lawsuit are explored. The rest of the characters are 2 dimensional props to be moved around and interact with Clay. The relationship with his girlfriends are as stunted as the lawbooks he studied in school. Nevertheless, the highly entertaining storyline is able to partially make up this deficit. Paying the price of the hardback is not worth it, but the paperback is.
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Summary: Classic Grisham
Review: King of Torts is classic Grisham. I had to struggle with myself to continue reading initially. However, the persistence paid off when I reached a point where I could not keep it down.
A case of random killing lands on J. Clay Carter, an attorney with the Office of Public Defenders(OPD) for a meagre pay - very less than what he used to get when he used to work for his father before he got caught in an accounting scandal and the firm had to be closed down. His father now is off the coast after losing his license to practice law. Clay falls in love with Rebecca VanHorn. Rebecca's father despises Clay and so does Clay. He tries to convice Clay to take up a job with his recommendation. He refuses it and Rebecca breaks up with Clay soon after. She gets married to another guy. Meanwhile, Clay comes in contact with a "man" who offers him a lucrative deal - a deal which would make him the "King of Torts". The story goes on to how he tumbles from the throne.
Grisham establishes the characters very well.
"King of Torts" - a wonderful book. I normally prefer books and movies ending on a happy note. This one doesnt (Or may be it does - depends on whom you look at - the system or the hero?). Still I would regard this one as a good read.
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Summary: Three and a Half...
Review: This was the first Grisham book I ever read - amazing since I am in Law School and many of my classmates never shut up about him. I read this with the goal of summarizing it for a Prof. But surprisingly found myself enjoying it despite numerous legal flaws. Its the story of a poor criminal lawyer who is defending a man who killed another for no apparent reason. Enter the mysterious stranger who lets our hero in on a little secret - that a drug caused this reaction and there is a need to settle quickly and quietly... As a reward our "hero" is given a large civil class action claim against a rival drug company and the $100 million in contingency fees givers birth to the appellation The King of Torts... Then things don't go as plan for our new monarch. I read this in a few short hours and would say that it was on par with a typical movie. Nothing too brilliant but a good way to pass the time. Pick up a copy at the second hand store if you see it for a few bucks.
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Summary: Not great... but very good.
Review: This one I enjoyed, cover to cover. It is classic Grisham, and I'm glad he finally returned home to what he does best - legal thrillers. The ending is a bit lacking, i.e, the fate of Tequila Watson. I agree with others that this one has lots of potential for the big screen. If you enjoy reading Grisham, don't miss King of Torts... but try not to confuse this book with the biography of John Edwards. Ha!
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