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jennifernicole86's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
maha_eshraa's review against another edition
3.0
There was no excitement in this story . It was straight forward and simple .
kabra's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
4.25
taximom's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
cr8299's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
4.75
It starts with such a simple plot which becomes deeper and deeper with time and shakes us with the reality that most world is blind towards it or chooses to ignore it.
night_starry's review against another edition
4.0
I must admit this is my first Grisham novel. I stayed away from his stuff because it dealt with lawyers and I thought it would be boring. I happen to read the first pages of Street Lawyer and was hooked. Once you read this story you will not look at homeless people the same.
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The ending wraps things up too nicely. I am glad it all works out but I thought it would end a little bit more realistic. Gantry surprises by not being acting like the thug we thought he would be, which takes away a little danger to the ending. Ruby is left in an optimistic way but should have left with her MIA. The change of heart of Arthur Jacobs seems a little too hopeful after he was unwilling to pay the money Brock/Greens wanted and never experienced Mister or Lonate first hand. I am glad that Brock and Megan are taking it slow and not jumping in the sack instantaneously.
I hope Grisham writes a sequel one day. I am curious to see what happens as legal clinic gets a ton of pro bonos. Also interested to see how Brock progresses as a character.
* Spoiler Alert *
The ending wraps things up too nicely. I am glad it all works out but I thought it would end a little bit more realistic. Gantry surprises by not being acting like the thug we thought he would be, which takes away a little danger to the ending. Ruby is left in an optimistic way but should have left with her MIA. The change of heart of Arthur Jacobs seems a little too hopeful after he was unwilling to pay the money Brock/Greens wanted and never experienced Mister or Lonate first hand. I am glad that Brock and Megan are taking it slow and not jumping in the sack instantaneously.
I hope Grisham writes a sequel one day. I am curious to see what happens as legal clinic gets a ton of pro bonos. Also interested to see how Brock progresses as a character.
pavisfoodforbrain's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
3.5
macaparket's review against another edition
4.0
IT will change your opinion on the American "machinery" and the way of life in America. Homeless people are treated no better than they are anywhere else in the world. I recommend this book to anyone who loves a good thriller, but also to all lawyers, especially those who couldn't care less about their clients.