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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
Not only was this a frankly boring story about scum bag lawyers, but it was riddled with subtle racism and sexism.
Got about halfway through it and had to put it down---a little too close to home right now with class action lawsuits, etc. This is one of the Grisham books that I'm not sure was actually written by him....slightly not his style.
I haven't picked up a John Grisham book in many years. I remember his books being very dense; action-packed but still somehow tedious. I didn't feel that way at all with this book. The story was smart, the characters were interesting and funny, and there were enough plot twists to keep my engaged.
A lot of nice writing that went nowhere. The side plot was more interesting than the main plot, which took forever to get to the point and was then cinched up in no time, culminating in an overly complete ending. The one-page summary of "The Racketeer" in the back was infinitely more interesting than was this book.
I just can't help myself, I always enjoy John Grisham, and the Litigators was no exception. David's dramatic departure from the big firm and subsequent landing with the ethically challenged but oddly endearing Finley & Figg is amusing. The depiction of the trial from hell is truly cringe-worthy, but all along you are encouraged by David's good nature and desire to fight the good fight for the little guy. Wish we could all be so lucky, but it is fiction after all.
Super cheesy and slow. First John Grisham in years. The old stuff was way better. Book turned out okay but still...
I always enjoy John Grisham novels however this one definitely hit close to home as I work in the legal field and specifically handle our pharmaceutical mass tort cases. The book grabbed my attention from the very beginning. I was intrigued with David's choice to leave the corporate side and join the small "boutique" firm of Finley & Figg. I think the most interesting part of the book for me was the way the plaintiff firms and the Varrick attorneys were portrayed. The plaintiff's lawyers are supposed to be fighting for the everyday person but really came across as selfish, money grubbing ambulance chasers while the Varrick attorneys (Nadine especially) were really fighting for what was right. Definitely a fun and easy read.
A true two-star "it was OK". Nothing really happens that's exciting to anyone who's not working in the legal or pharmaceutical industry. This isn't on a par with Grisham's best work. I wonder if this book was intended to stand as the first in a series?
Typical John Grisham court drama when three inexperienced lawyers take on a large drug company to court for alleged deaths. Very similar to other books by Grisham but enjoyable still.