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Hard to believe, but there was a time when the word "lawyer" wasn't synonymous with "criminal," and the idea of a law firm controlled by the Mafia was an outlandish proposition. This intelligent, ensnaring story came out of nowhere--Oxford, Mississippi, where Grisham was a small-town lawyer--and quickly catapulted to the top of the bestseller list, with good reason. Mitch McDeere, the appealing hero, is a poor kid whose only assets are a first-class mind, a Harvard law degree, and a beautiful, loving wife. When a Memphis law firm makes him an offer he really can't refuse, he trades his old Nissan for a new BMW, his cramped apartment for a house in the best part of town, and puts in long hours finding tax shelters for Texans who'd rather pay a lawyer than the IRS. Nothing criminal about that. He'd be set for life, if only associates at the firm didn't have a funny habit of dying, and the FBI wasn't trying to get Mitch to turn his colleagues in. The tempo and pacing are brilliant, the thrills keep coming, and the finish has a wonderful ironic flourish. It's not hard to see why Grisham changed the genre permanently with this one, and few of his colleagues in a very crowded field come close to equaling him. --Jane Adams
From Library Journal
The aphorism "between a rock and a hard place" aptly describes the dilemma of a young attorney pressed by the FBI to reveal crime-related secrets of his firm, while also hounded by his employers to simply take his huge salary and zip his lip. No aphorism, though, can convey the suspense, wit, and polished writing of this laser-sharp candidate for the best recent updating of the David and Goliath story. What's more, it is all accomplished with just a few whiffs of the heavy duty violence and sex that kick many cops-and-robbers stories along today. Set in Tennessee, the Cayman Islands, and other southerly points, the action moves briskly, relying on character types that are quickly made likable or repulsive. The author, a Mississippi-based criminal defense lawyer, has in this first novel set a daringly high standard, one that his readers will hope he can reach again and again. Literary Guild main selection.
- Barbara Con aty, Library of Congress
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: Gebundene Ausgabe .
- Barbara Con aty, Library of Congress
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: Gebundene Ausgabe .
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They say that if something seems to good to be true, it probably is. That is the best way to describe the storyline of this book. The book is action packed and is full of surprises and the ending is edge of your seat kind of suspence. Grisham is very detailed in his writing. I loved the different settings. Wonderful story and a wonderful writer. If you join a firm, make sure you know what you're getting into.
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I saw the movie "The Firm" years ago and, unusually for me, the story was so good that it stuck in my mind. So, I went into reading the book with many of the details of the story still clear to me - I could even picture the scenes in the movie. As with other films I've seen that have been made of Grisham's books, the moviemakers have stayed very close to the book - a little less with this one, but you won't be terribly unhappy with the places where they've taken liberties. I've already given my opinion away, really, any movie that I remember well for more than a year has to be good. In this case, the plot surprises and its complexity keep you fascinated. Grisham is such a good writer that even having seen the movie, you don't mind seeing the plot unfold again. It's not Tom Cruise, but then the casting was excellent! Do read the book with or without him in mind!
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As I started to read this book,I was cought up in the intricate tale of a young brilliant lawyer with a beautiful wife and a promising future; make his way up the
socieconomic ladder and establishing himself within his associates...then later to find that his entire
future is in jepordy. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has never read any of Grisham's
books or has not the silightest interest in law or any matters related to it. This is a fantastic novel that
I managed to stay up untill 4 AM sometimes reading it because I could not put it down. As I said,
this is a great way to be introduced into John Grisham's works. By far this is my favorite novel of his
and of any other multitude of genre or author I have had the pleasure of reading. The Firm is also
probabally the most ejoyed and is revered as his finest work. This is true, pure Grisham at his best.
This book I highly reccommend.
socieconomic ladder and establishing himself within his associates...then later to find that his entire
future is in jepordy. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has never read any of Grisham's
books or has not the silightest interest in law or any matters related to it. This is a fantastic novel that
I managed to stay up untill 4 AM sometimes reading it because I could not put it down. As I said,
this is a great way to be introduced into John Grisham's works. By far this is my favorite novel of his
and of any other multitude of genre or author I have had the pleasure of reading. The Firm is also
probabally the most ejoyed and is revered as his finest work. This is true, pure Grisham at his best.
This book I highly reccommend.
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Spannder Roman in üblicher Taschenbuchqualität
Wer John Grisham mag, wird auch diesen Roman lieben. Spannende Geschichte um eine Anwaltskanzlei und die Mafia. Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 6 Monaten von agricola veröffentlicht
Atemberaubende Spannung
Einen J. Grisham kann man nicht mehr aus der Hand legen. Zumindest gilt dies für seine älteren Ausgaben. Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 10 Monaten von Eberhard veröffentlicht
Beware of Offers You Cannot Refuse
The Firm launched John Grisham to superstar status as the world's favorite debunker of the legal profession. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 15. August 2008 von Donald Mitchell
Super spannend
Der Film ist gut, das Buch ist besser. Habe es im Original gelesen und war begeistert. Da das schon ein paar Jahre her ist, werde ich es demnächst wieder lesen. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 11. März 2004 von "mrr2004"
His best
I am a big fan of john grisham, read all of his books, I still find this one his best. my eyes were just glued to the book and i didn't give up till I finished it, fast, grippling,... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 5. November 2001 von o.ktiri@nithh.de
A great read, even after seeing the movie!
This was my first introduction to John Grisham and I loved every minute of this page turner. Actually, there were times when I was afraid to turn the page for fear of what was... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 27. Juli 2000 von Sonya
A must read for legal story lovers
100 times better than the movie. If you loved the movie you will enjoy this book even more. It keeps you biting your finger nails to the end.
One of John's best works.
Veröffentlicht am 27. Juli 2000 von Dexter S. McLean
The book that put John Grisham on the map
This is a very well plotted book. It is one that is impossible to put down and will have you up late at night finishing it. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 16. Juli 2000 von Garrett Riley
The Firm: EXCITING³ !!!
I read some of John's books, but only a few of them were as exciting as this one! It is easy to read and makes fun. I really don't understund why some people can hate this book.
Am 15. Juli 2000 veröffentlicht
Awesome!
This was one of the best books I've ever read. Seldom do I find a book that keeps me on the edge of my seat from the first word to the last. I recommend this book for any reader.
Veröffentlicht am 3. Juli 2000 von lbarrett7@hotmail.com
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