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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
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?
mysterious
medium-paced
🎧4.25⭐️
I had the audiobook read by Michael Beck who is easy to listen to.
Cullen Post lawyer / minister has found his calling helping clients on death row. The team only take on clients they believe to be innocent. The latest client is Quincey Miller who has been incarcerated for the last 22 years.
There’s a second thread with Duke Russell who has been incarcerated for a decade.
It’s a good blend of courtroom and investigation. Post is both likeable and very effective.
I really enjoyed this book
challenging
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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:
No