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tovetott's review against another edition
The main chacäracter was incredibly annoying and the way he just "accidentally" gained a conscience among his upper class white, filthy rich collegues didn't sit right with me.
Lawyer drama with the main character being actively divorced is clearly not my vibe lol.
Lawyer drama with the main character being actively divorced is clearly not my vibe lol.
thomas_katzie02's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
labtracks's review against another edition
3.0
I barely recall what this book is about, but I do know that it was 3 stars... they all are 3 stars. Which is why I enjoy him. There's character development, some decent research, and solid story which takes me more than a few hours to get through.
marie_gg's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't start reading John Grisham until a handful of years ago...in fact, I remember a book group meeting when Mike made a dramatic dismissive statement about Grisham and perhaps offended one of the lawyer members of the group. When I picked up "The Painted House," I was happily surprised. Most of the Grisham books I've read have been well plotted and written. I enjoyed his first novel, "A Time to Kill," the most. Grisham is no Tom Clancy...in fact, he seems to be fairly liberal and progressive, judging by his plots and undertones. Whether they are issues of race, poverty, or the death penalty, Grisham seems sympathetic to progressive causes and beliefs.
"The Street Lawyer" is about a well-heeled, affluent lawyer in Washington DC who, after a sequence of events, leaves it all behind to become a lawyer for the homeless. It's not as suspenseful or action oriented as many of Grisham's novels, but it gave me a wake-up call about the plight of the homeless and needy in our society.
"The Street Lawyer" is about a well-heeled, affluent lawyer in Washington DC who, after a sequence of events, leaves it all behind to become a lawyer for the homeless. It's not as suspenseful or action oriented as many of Grisham's novels, but it gave me a wake-up call about the plight of the homeless and needy in our society.
tayclassics's review against another edition
4.0
This is not my to-go genre, certainly not a book I would purposely choose among a slew of others. I initially bought it at a local flea market, it was a beneficiary foundation, and now I cannot help but think it is quite fitting the money I spent on this book went to someone in need, considering its storyline.
It is a concise story revolving around the disastrous situation of the homeless in Washington, and everything is analysed through the eyes of a lawyer, who after a near death experience reconsiders his priorities.
There’s nothing quite like honest characters who connect with the human part of their being they had been stuffing for years on end, and see them prioritise someone else’s welfare. I found the story to be easy to follow and very catchy, with small droplets of pain and sourness of heart splattered here and there, but nevertheless great.
I’m grateful a happy ending was given, for I know that is not always the case. Justice applies for every single person. That is the motto I would link to “The Street Lawyer.”
Perhaps I will eventually buy another book from this author: he certainly uses polished words.
Overall, it is a very interesting read—I do think everyone should dig deeper into the reality of our Country’s ability to deal with unfortunate people, and gather enough knowledge to stand on the right side of it.
It is a concise story revolving around the disastrous situation of the homeless in Washington, and everything is analysed through the eyes of a lawyer, who after a near death experience reconsiders his priorities.
There’s nothing quite like honest characters who connect with the human part of their being they had been stuffing for years on end, and see them prioritise someone else’s welfare. I found the story to be easy to follow and very catchy, with small droplets of pain and sourness of heart splattered here and there, but nevertheless great.
I’m grateful a happy ending was given, for I know that is not always the case. Justice applies for every single person. That is the motto I would link to “The Street Lawyer.”
Perhaps I will eventually buy another book from this author: he certainly uses polished words.
Overall, it is a very interesting read—I do think everyone should dig deeper into the reality of our Country’s ability to deal with unfortunate people, and gather enough knowledge to stand on the right side of it.
sakshams's review against another edition
4.0
Predictable ending. But an overall wholesome story. Would have loved a plot twist or two though.
amylynn1031's review against another edition
medium-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
4.0
canadian_booknerd's review against another edition
4.0
Really gives you a new perspective on the plight of the homeless. I really enjoyed the story of a lawyer who goes from hungry for money to hungry for true justice.
maddi_was_reborn's review against another edition
3.0
My mom loves John Grisham. I read this at some point in high school. I thought that is was very good. I had always wanted to be a lawyer until I read this. I'm not sure why it made me change my mind but, it did. This book cost me a lot of money I suppose.