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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Hace más de veinte años que asesinaron al abogado Keith Russo en su despacho mientras trabajaba. No hubo testigos, ni pistas, pero la policía sospechó de Quincy Miller, un antiguo cliente de Russo que había quedado descontento con sus servicios. Miller fue juzgado y condenado a cadena perpetua. Tras veintidós largos años en prisión, Miller decide escribir una carta al Ministerio de los Guardianes, una pequeña organización sin ánimo de lucro que se dedica a luchar contra sentencias injustas y a liberar a personas inocentes de la cárcel. Cullent Post, el abogado que lidera a los Guardianes, acepta el caso de Miller y confía al 100% en su inocencia, pero pronto encontrará numerosos obstáculos y descubrirá que los asesinos de Russo son gente poderosa y peligrosa que quieren que Miller continúe entre rejas.
Solo con ver la portada, nos llamó mucho la atención este libro, pero después de leerlo tenemos que decir que nos gusta aún más. El autor describe a la perfección a cada uno de los personajes que aparecen y sus sentimientos y nos cuenta el pasado de cada uno de ellos, cosa que ayuda bastante a comprenderlos.
Además, la historia nos ha parecido muy original y la manera en la que está escrita nos ha encantado.
Solo con ver la portada, nos llamó mucho la atención este libro, pero después de leerlo tenemos que decir que nos gusta aún más. El autor describe a la perfección a cada uno de los personajes que aparecen y sus sentimientos y nos cuenta el pasado de cada uno de ellos, cosa que ayuda bastante a comprenderlos.
Además, la historia nos ha parecido muy original y la manera en la que está escrita nos ha encantado.
This novel is a masterclass in storytelling, showcasing Grisham at his peak. The plotting is superb, the characters are engaging, and the twists and turns are both plentiful and truly shocking. While the book delivers the suspense and legal drama that Grisham is known for, it also carries a strong emotional core that sets it apart.
What makes this novel especially compelling is its exploration of death row inmates—individuals who feel that the justice system has failed them, chewing them up and spitting them out without a fair chance. This aspect adds a deeply human and thought-provoking layer to the story, making it more than just a legal thriller.
Rated: 3.0/5.0
What makes this novel especially compelling is its exploration of death row inmates—individuals who feel that the justice system has failed them, chewing them up and spitting them out without a fair chance. This aspect adds a deeply human and thought-provoking layer to the story, making it more than just a legal thriller.
Rated: 3.0/5.0
challenging
“I’m supposed to pick up the pieces and find justice. But no one drafted me into this case. As always, I’m a volunteer.”
“Most lawyers dream of these moments, but to me they are bittersweet. On the one hand there is immense satisfaction in saving an innocent man. But on the other, there is anger and frustration with a system that allows wrongful convictions. Almost all can be avoided.”
“We select our cases with great care, and once engaged we investigate and litigate with diligence. Our goal is to find the truth and exonerate our clients, something we’ve now done nine times in the past twelve years. However, it has never occurred to me that our efforts to save a client might get one killed.”
I admit that I waited too long to read this John Grisham book; I had seen some one star reviews that had me wondering if it was going to be a miss. The opposite was true. This is another gem by one of my favorite writers. Some complained that he is biased in the material, which I find weird, since most Grisham books lean in one direction of the main character’s beliefs. And I feel like most of us should be on the side of releasing from prison those that are wrongfully convicted. There is an anti-death penalty theme in the subplot but this isn’t new to anyone who read Grisham’s book The Chamber.
But back to The Guardians, I really enjoyed the plot of a former lawyer and former priest whose mission to help exonerate the innocent. Taken from real life events and people, this is a noble profession and that while not even close to lucrative, has to be one of the most rewarding. The characters were great, the baddies were bad, and I love books that take place in the South.
One thing I really respect about John Grisham is that he rarely feels the need to start off the book with some kind of big bang to get the reader’s attention. He doesn’t need some crazy twist ending to make you feel satisfied. But he still hooks you in with a great storyline, profound and engaging topics, and a chance to root for the underdog. What more could a reader ask for?
“Most lawyers dream of these moments, but to me they are bittersweet. On the one hand there is immense satisfaction in saving an innocent man. But on the other, there is anger and frustration with a system that allows wrongful convictions. Almost all can be avoided.”
“We select our cases with great care, and once engaged we investigate and litigate with diligence. Our goal is to find the truth and exonerate our clients, something we’ve now done nine times in the past twelve years. However, it has never occurred to me that our efforts to save a client might get one killed.”
I admit that I waited too long to read this John Grisham book; I had seen some one star reviews that had me wondering if it was going to be a miss. The opposite was true. This is another gem by one of my favorite writers. Some complained that he is biased in the material, which I find weird, since most Grisham books lean in one direction of the main character’s beliefs. And I feel like most of us should be on the side of releasing from prison those that are wrongfully convicted. There is an anti-death penalty theme in the subplot but this isn’t new to anyone who read Grisham’s book The Chamber.
But back to The Guardians, I really enjoyed the plot of a former lawyer and former priest whose mission to help exonerate the innocent. Taken from real life events and people, this is a noble profession and that while not even close to lucrative, has to be one of the most rewarding. The characters were great, the baddies were bad, and I love books that take place in the South.
One thing I really respect about John Grisham is that he rarely feels the need to start off the book with some kind of big bang to get the reader’s attention. He doesn’t need some crazy twist ending to make you feel satisfied. But he still hooks you in with a great storyline, profound and engaging topics, and a chance to root for the underdog. What more could a reader ask for?
While a bit slow in the beginning, I thought that once it got going, it was a very good and inspirational story! I listened to the audiobook version, and it was a good fit for my car ride where entertainment was greatly needed. I'd highly recommend this to people who are looking to try out this type of genre, it's pretty easy to understand and the legal terminology doesn't bog it down too much. Overall a very good book!
John Grisham is a master. The Guardians was a pleasure to read and rich with characters that are easily conjured in my minds imagination. I realize mainstream authors are sometimes looked down upon, but Grisham is an entertains writer. As always, I can’t for his next book.
The narrator, Michael Beck, is wonderful and brings the characters to life in the audiobook version. Excellent narrator.
The narrator, Michael Beck, is wonderful and brings the characters to life in the audiobook version. Excellent narrator.
Classic Grisham. Great characters. Quick moving plot. Parts are far fetched-but most brutally realistic. I like the attention drawn to innocence project.
a takie tam, spoko się czytało. miła odskocznia od kobył które ostatnio czytam. choć nie wiem dlaczego autor uznał za stosowne co trzeci akapit wspominać o braku pieniędzy (i tak zawsze jakimś cudem się znajdowały) w tytułowym guardianie.
no i kurde najważniejsze, gdzie jakieś plot twisty? where thriller? where emocje? where tajemnica?
no i kurde najważniejsze, gdzie jakieś plot twisty? where thriller? where emocje? where tajemnica?