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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
I have a special love for realistic fiction books. And I also have a developing interest in law. This book was a perfect combination of both and I loved reading it. The only thing that annoyed me was the ending. *Spoiler Alert* They lost the case, but then gained a million dollar settlement from a side-story going on. That story only started like three-quarter way through the book though. But the book was good enough for me to ignore that.
An enjoyable read, but I will probably not be reading another Grisham book again. Just too predictable, now.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Easy read and an enjoyable one at that. Pulls you in from start to finish with his description of characters and the case
emotional
funny
informative
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hmm—I’m surprised at the number of low or negative reviews for this book. Sounds like the things I liked (good guy main character, generally happy ending) were seen as negatives by some other reviewers. I liked it and I’m not ashamed. :-)
In the interest of full disclosure, I should admit that I'm a huge John Grisham fan and that might possibly cloud my judgement. I really enjoyed this story, particularly the motley crew of lawyers. I am also amazed at how Grisham manages to keep writing plotlines that hold my interest, despite the fact that I don't know (or care) much about law - I would expect these books to all feel the same, but they don't. One thing I really liked about this one in particular was that it wasn't just a slam-dunk success for the main character, but probably a more accurate portrayal of how practicing law really works. It wrapped up a little abruptly, and a little too neatly, but overall I really liked it.
John Grisham has the ability to make any story interesting. I think he could write 300 pages about his last trip to the market and it would be engaging and funny. In a way that is what he did with Litigators. The actual story itself is anything but entertaining. A couple of sad third tier lawyers making bad decisions that work out exactly how the reader predicts. It is only the story telling ability of Grisham that makes this work. There are no surprise plot turns, no unexpected story lines. Just the excellent writing that tells this simple story.
So read the book, be drawn into the life of a small time street lawyer and enjoy the simple story.
So read the book, be drawn into the life of a small time street lawyer and enjoy the simple story.
The Litigators reads like a fairy tale to me. No greater story then a street lawyer doing good deeds for deserving people, then being rewarded handsomely for it with a good life and financial success. Its pure entertainment.[return][return]John Grisham is a master at character creation. Most of these guys are stereotypical and even predictable. Usually, I eschew such a thing, but not in this book. I really liked how the story unfolded and what happened to the involved people.[return][return]The Litigators is an easy, fun read.
I liked this quite a lot. It's typical Grisham, but in a good way. Not quite as captivating as A Time to Kill, which I think stands as his best novel, but still good and not entirely predictable.