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The Rainmaker by John Grisham
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The Rainmaker

by John Grisham

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This is a great book to read. Its story is captivating and makes you want to read more about the key characters. Once halfway through the book all you want to know is the ending and have to read the rest as soon as possible. ( )
lchs.mrso | May 26, 2009 |  
This is my favorite Grisham novel, and in my opinion the last good novel he ever wrote. Everything afterwords seems to be formula writing.

Highly recommended. ( )
quillmenow | May 13, 2009 |  
I loved this book, finally, the insurance company gets its due. I also loved the movie . ( )
dbree007 | Mar 30, 2009 |  
Third year law student, young Rudy Baylor has a moment to envision himself a Rainmaker-a shooting star- bringing his first wealthy client to the firm he'd been hired by. He would revel in the fact that his father would abhore his son's success as just another dirty lawyer. The rains come, but not as he expected. In fact, he finds himself deluged with
bankruptcy, eviction, and losing his job before he'd even started. Although drowning himself, a mother implores him to save her son by gaining insurance coverage for surgery that would save his life. Realism of the job hits him hard, and the only solace he finds is in the precarious company of a beaten wife. ( )
rustbucket | Jan 28, 2009 |  
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aletheia21 | Dec 8, 2008 |  
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To American trial lawyers
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My decision to become a lawyer was irrevocably sealed when I realized my father hated the legal profession.
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Amazon.com Amazon.com Audiobook Review (ISBN 044022165X, Mass Market Paperback)

The supple voice and deft narrative skills of Frank Muller are an excellent match for this tremendously popular courtroom thriller. With subtle vocal changes, accents, and thoughtful interpretation, Muller helps elevate the drama and suspense of this fascinating tale, which pits a small-time rookie lawyer against the power and influence of a corrupt insurance company. Muller's talent gives life to the entire cast: from apathetic law students to slippery corporate lawyers and heartbroken senior citizens. "It's simple... they're a bunch of crooks," exclaims the young lawyer's first clients, an elderly couple bitter over being swindled. "They think we're simple, ignorant trash with no money to fight 'em." Battling his instinct to agree, he sets out to defend their rightful claims and finds himself enmeshed in a suspenseful case of ruthless intimidation and deadly criminal behavior. (Running time: 17 hours, 12 cassettes) --George Laney

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