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Rudy Baylor, a new law school graduate, once dreamed of the good life as a corporate attorney. Now he faces joblessness and bankruptcy--unless he can win an insurance case against a heavyweight team of lawyers, a case that starts small but mushrooms into a frightening war of nerve and legal skill that could cost Rudy not only his future, but also his life.
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Narrator Frank Muller's voice is just right for conveying both lawyer Rudy Baylor's early cynicism and restoration in Grisham's crowd-pleasing 1995 title. The story pits Rudy against two Goliaths: a downtown Memphis law firm and a scandalously inhumane insurance company. Tension rises as Rudy builds the case of a poor family whose son, in need of a transplant they cannot afford, is dying because their claim, covered in their policy, has been denied by the insurance company. Things become ominous, as in all Grisham stories, but there is a humorous subplot and a romance. We begin to care for Rudy as he sheds a moral bankruptcy developed in pursuit of his law degree and regains his original interest in the law as a way to fight injustice. An excellent production; recommended.?Mark Pumphrey, Polk Cty P.L., Columbus, N.C.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.
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"The Firm" still remains John Grisham's best novel, but "The Rainmaker" is far and away his funniest. I have never read a book that better managed to hit my funny bone straight on without tipping over the edge into farce (i.e., John Irving at his best). This time around Grisham's would be hero is Rudy Baylor, in his final semester of law school and required by one of his professors to provide free legal advice at a Senior Citizens home. There he meets Miss Birdie, an old lady who apparently has millions of dollars salted away and who definitely needs a new will, and Dot Black, who's son Donny Ray is dying of leukemia while their insurance company refuses to pay for medical treatment. In the legal world a "rainmaker" is someone who brings in big clients (i.e., big money) to a law firm. When Rudy's future job suddenly disappears in the wake of a surprise merger, these cases might be his ticket to a promising legal career.
The villains are lawyers from a giant firm and a heartless insurance company, which is certainly stacking the deck but part of the fun as Grisham pours it on. As with "The Pelican Brief" there is a bit of misdirection at the beginning in terms of getting a read on the main character. Rudy is broke and has some shady friends in the legal profession, but the bottom line is he is a good guy and he will do the right thing. Even if it means playing David against Goliath in a stacked courtroom where the presiding judge is best buds with the great Leo F. Drummond of the giant law firm Trent & Brent, representing the Great Benefits Insurance Company. But then Rudy gets a break. The presiding judge suddenly drops dead and his replacement, Judge Kipler, is a plaintiff's dream. Rudy also has the truth on his side, but believe me, having the presiding judge on your side and having a key piece of damming evidence fall into your lap and finding the missing witness that has disappeared are all more important in the end.
The joy of this book is watching little Rudy beat the big bad guys. Every single lawyer's trick used by Drummond fails with Judge Kipler. Every dirty trick by the insurance company is exposed by Rudy, who comes up with some little twists of his own. Sure, all the rabbits getting pulled out of the hat is a bit excessive, but that is what makes this such a fun read. At the heart of this book is the quest for justice, but that does not mean we can not enjoy a little payback along the way. The romantic subplot between Rudy and Kelly comes across as something of a diversion from the main story, but at the end it gives the hero someone with whom he can ride off into the sunset. "The Rainmaker" is one of those books where you pick it up from time to time to read the good parts. If you saw the movie and enjoyed Rudy sticking it to the bad guys, then you should enjoy much more of the same in this novel.
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THE RAINMAKER is the best book in the world! I loved it! It is definatly a page turner! I couldn't put it down! It had humor, adventure, thrills, excitment, touching moments, and more. Everything you want in a good book! John Grisham really developed the characters well, and you could really feel for them, especially Rudy. I saw the movie before I read the book (because I'd never heard of the book before I knew about the movie). I thought the movie was really good as well, though naturally the book was better. One thing I liked about the movie better than the book was that they made Drummond into more of a bad guy. Everytime Rudy had a major break-through, the other lawyers had an excuse. But in the book, Drummond appeared rather helpless. Either way made for an interesting story! I liked in the book how they described Rudy's school a little, and how he had trouble finding a job. Well, I won't give away any more of the story, but READ THIS BOOK! It's really good!
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We all know that to make a good joke, you've got to exaggerate the right elements while ignoring what isn't funny. John Grisham creates a slapstick winner with a book about a bumbling young lawyer who isn't going to Wall Street . . . in fact, he has to declare bankruptcy before he passes the bar exam.
But don't confuse this book with a humorous book about the law. This novel would have to be toned down by about 60 degrees before that would be possible. This is a comic book version of a funny story about "what if" a law student didn't have a job, any money, or any connections after three years of torts and briefs.
Rudy Baylor is dragged by his professor to a meeting of senior citizens to give out free advice. He meets the meeting's hostess who wants to change her will to favor a television evangelist with her millions. Rudy also meets the parents of a young man who will die from leukemia because the insurance company wouldn't pay for a bone marrow transplant.
This all seems like a pleasant way to spend a few hours finishing a class until Rudy's promised job evaporates in a shotgun law firm merger. Now, he tries to trade off his leads into some cash and some work. The complications are unexpected, unrealistic, and slapstick funny. There's a sweetness to Rudy's character that you won't find in many real lawyers that makes the book work.
I found myself wondering what pratfalls John Grisham would foist on poor Rudy next. That was a major part of the attraction of the story.
If you hate lawyers and insurance companies, you'll find nothing to discourage either view in this jaundiced critique of the legal profession.
But you'll have some smiles and chuckles along the way, neither of which would happen if there were any real lawyers around.
But don't confuse this book with a humorous book about the law. This novel would have to be toned down by about 60 degrees before that would be possible. This is a comic book version of a funny story about "what if" a law student didn't have a job, any money, or any connections after three years of torts and briefs.
Rudy Baylor is dragged by his professor to a meeting of senior citizens to give out free advice. He meets the meeting's hostess who wants to change her will to favor a television evangelist with her millions. Rudy also meets the parents of a young man who will die from leukemia because the insurance company wouldn't pay for a bone marrow transplant.
This all seems like a pleasant way to spend a few hours finishing a class until Rudy's promised job evaporates in a shotgun law firm merger. Now, he tries to trade off his leads into some cash and some work. The complications are unexpected, unrealistic, and slapstick funny. There's a sweetness to Rudy's character that you won't find in many real lawyers that makes the book work.
I found myself wondering what pratfalls John Grisham would foist on poor Rudy next. That was a major part of the attraction of the story.
If you hate lawyers and insurance companies, you'll find nothing to discourage either view in this jaundiced critique of the legal profession.
But you'll have some smiles and chuckles along the way, neither of which would happen if there were any real lawyers around.
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The Rainmaker - Ein Highlight in Grishams langer Liste guter...
"The Rainmaker" war mein bisher 12. Buch, das ich von John Grisham gelesen habe. Ich habe dieses Buch auf Englisch gelesen und kann dies nur jedem empfehlen, der die Sprache recht... Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 3 Monaten von James veröffentlicht
Auf meiner "Hitliste" ganz weit oben
Der Rainmaker gehört zu den Büchern, die man eigentlich gar nicht mehr aus der Hand legen kann, weil man unbedingt wissen muss, wie David mit Goliath zurecht kommt, weil... Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 13 Monaten von Dreamteam veröffentlicht
A great book for people with a good sense of justice!
This book makes you laugh, it makes you mad, it might even make you cry! Rudy Baylor is a very sympathetic person, with a real good heart. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 27. August 2000 veröffentlicht
Not his Best book.....
I have read several of his books and I usually hang on every word. This one, however, drags for nearly half the book before it gets interesting. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 23. Juli 2000 von Karen
A wonderful departure
This book is a bit of a departure for Grisham from the usual part of the legal industry he uncovers. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 18. Juli 2000 veröffentlicht
Grisham is great
This is the first Grisham book I've had the pleasure of reading, now I'm wondering what I missed in the others. I've seen all the movies based on his book and they were all great. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 17. Juni 2000 von "jkg7172"
My 1st Grisham and liked it much
having saw the movie 1st..i related the book to it..with the characters and all..in a good way this book and movie were very similar.. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 13. Juni 2000 von William H. Gallagher
Another Courtroom Drama by Grisham
After 'A Time to Kill', and 'The Runaway Jury', 'The Rainmaker', is my third favourite John Grisham novel. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 7. Juni 2000 von Leah Jesse
A charming story
Before reading the Rainmaker I had never read any of Grisham's books, or any legal thrillers for that matter. I was therefore a little apprehensive about reading it. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 29. Mai 2000 von Gwac
ANOTHER GREAT ONE
I saw the movie, listened to the tape and then read the book. To book was great and the tape would be great for a family on a long trip. I also like the movie very much. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 26. Mai 2000 von John Boland
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