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callieisreading's review against another edition
4.0
In the small town of Bowmore, MS, a chemical company has spent years illegally dumping toxic waste, which has leached into the groundwater and contaiminated the town's water supply. The result? A cancer cluster, with cancer rates 12-15 times the nation average, the nickname "Cancer County", and the understandable economical fallout. The law firm of Payton and Payton represents Jeanneatte Baker, who has lost both her husband and child to cancer, in a lawsuit against Krane Chemical. Jeanneatte Baker wins, and Krane is hit for $41 million in damages.
Of course, Krane appeals the verdict in the Mississippi State Supreme Court, and here is where the bulk of the story lies, with the consequences of having Supreme Court Judges who are elected, rather than appointed.
A fast-paced, fantastic read- the story is gritty, and the ending is controversial, to say the least. Michael Beck is a fabulous narrator- such a treat to listen to! I was very disappointed when the book ended.
Of course, Krane appeals the verdict in the Mississippi State Supreme Court, and here is where the bulk of the story lies, with the consequences of having Supreme Court Judges who are elected, rather than appointed.
A fast-paced, fantastic read- the story is gritty, and the ending is controversial, to say the least. Michael Beck is a fabulous narrator- such a treat to listen to! I was very disappointed when the book ended.
ardaigle's review
5.0
I adore John Grisham and have read every fiction novel he has written. Although he has a pretty set style of writing and subject matter, in this book he manages to make the genre of law thriller fresh with a disjointed timeline and multiple perspectives.
I found this book to be quite compelling, even for a seasoned Grisham fan that thought she had "reat it all.
I found this book to be quite compelling, even for a seasoned Grisham fan that thought she had "reat it all.
kellieb71's review
Was the standard Grisham fare, but didn't end the way I figured it would - usually the presenter of the happy ending, this one didn't work out that way. I guess it's a statement on how life works out.
reachant's review
4.0
Scary…I suspect this book is more true than we would like to believe, and therefore scary. It made me rethink my son to the USA to live, given the terrible corruption and that goes on the and scary thing is it is legal. A good read.
hugbandit7's review
4.0
John Grisham has gone back to writing about the legal system and it was nice to have this sort of storyline back from a good author. (some of his other books weren't so great IMHO)
This is about a town in Mississippi that becomes a "cancer cluster" area thanks to Krane Chemicals who has been dumping chemicals into the ground for many years. Krane Chemical is taken to court and loses a pretty good sum of money in punitive damages. The owner decides that he doesn't want to pay this and that it will be appealed and perhaps he should "buy" a state surpreme court judge so that he will not have to pay money to the victims and their families.
It goes along pretty much as you would expect but there is a twist in the ending. It wasn't the ending that I had hoped for but it was probably more reality.
This is about a town in Mississippi that becomes a "cancer cluster" area thanks to Krane Chemicals who has been dumping chemicals into the ground for many years. Krane Chemical is taken to court and loses a pretty good sum of money in punitive damages. The owner decides that he doesn't want to pay this and that it will be appealed and perhaps he should "buy" a state surpreme court judge so that he will not have to pay money to the victims and their families.
It goes along pretty much as you would expect but there is a twist in the ending. It wasn't the ending that I had hoped for but it was probably more reality.
enelvee's review
3.0
I haven't read any Grisham since The Client or the Pelican Brief, I forget which. But inasmuch as appeals are what I do, I couldn't resist seeing how Grisham mobs up the appellate bench.
And mob it up he did. But as a resident of and a practicing attorney in IL, some of it seems precient.
Despite the pedantic writing style, the book will give people something to discuss.
And mob it up he did. But as a resident of and a practicing attorney in IL, some of it seems precient.
Despite the pedantic writing style, the book will give people something to discuss.
jennifermreads's review
4.0
Grisham returns to what he does best: legal thrillers. This one is not a Hollywood-happy ending but rather one that is undoubtedly realistic.
All-in-all: Not Grisham's best but a thankful return to the genre he rules.
All-in-all: Not Grisham's best but a thankful return to the genre he rules.
chrispintoza's review
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Dull. Not expected from a “legal-Thriller” at all. Not thrilling in any way.