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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
I loved this one when I read it in middle school. All John Grisham's other books are written for adults and I appreciate that he wrote this series for young adults.
This was both as good as I expected and not-as-good as what I expected. I really liked how the whole plot ended up playing out. Reading the first part of this book, I wasn't sure how in the world Theo was the key to the correct verdict since he appeared to know nothing. What actually ended up happening made so much more sense, and it really dove into more of the side characters as a result. We learn more about side characters that at first glance don't seem that important as a result of this direction. It made the story all the more interesting. At the same time, though, I feel that there could've been more action, for lack of a better word. The majority of the book wasn't really actively working to prove their case. It was mostly Theo in his everyday life, and then contemplating on what to do. All of the action just happened, and everything was resolved within the last thirty-something pages. For something so crucial, that sure was quick. There should have been a lot more action added in here in order to make the story feel more tense and worrisome. Not to say that the story wasn't suspensful-I was still itching to see how it would all turn out. It managed to have the underlying intrigueness since there's many layers to this case, but it didn't have the type of intrigueness that just slaps you in the face with suspense and action. I did like the parts where it was just Theo going through every day life. It was nice to have some slice of life stuff. Just going through Theo's entire weekly schedule was a nice, easing thing to read, while also learning more about Theo. But there could have been much less than what we got. The perfect balance between action and episodic would have made this much better. Still, overall, this was a nice read. And I'm interested to see what's next.
Decent story. I wish John Grisham had started writing these a long time ago. Then I wouldn't have read The Client in 6th grade!
I wasn't sure if I would like these books because they are geared towards kids, but many of my students seem to have been reading the series. I decided to pick it up because of them. I ended up loving it! I cannot wait to read about another adventure with Theodore Boone. It was cute, but it still talked a lot about what happens in a courtroom and what kids go through in school. His school experience is not the same as many kids because of his parents, but there are still some "regular kid" moments.
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The son of two lawyers, thirteen year old Theo Boone hopes to someday be a famous trial lawyer or great judge. He spends much of his free time at the courthouse, and his classmates come to him for legal advise when they or their families have trouble. Theo never imagines his mini law practice will put him in the middle of the biggest murder trial his town has seen in his lifetime.
I've known about this book for a while, but never felt much interest toward it. However, I'm working on a mystery series parents guide so I decided to give it a try. It turned out to be quite good. Theo has a slight crush on a grown-up lady, but she barely notices him. The plot does center around a murder trial, so I wouldn't recommend it for very young kids, but children ten and up should be good. The ending to this book doesn't resolve the story. I'm hoping the next book will do that. Speaking of the next book, I've already got it on reserve from the library.
I've known about this book for a while, but never felt much interest toward it. However, I'm working on a mystery series parents guide so I decided to give it a try. It turned out to be quite good. Theo has a slight crush on a grown-up lady, but she barely notices him. The plot does center around a murder trial, so I wouldn't recommend it for very young kids, but children ten and up should be good. The ending to this book doesn't resolve the story. I'm hoping the next book will do that. Speaking of the next book, I've already got it on reserve from the library.
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fast paced book. A lot of loose ends not tied up by the end of the book. Definitely written for kids, but still and interesting read.
mysterious
fast-paced