Liam Wicks. English review
11/5/11
Saying that John Grisham is an accomplished author is an understatement. The author of 21 novels, one work of non-fiction, and one collection of stories translated into 38 languages is a legend! Even though his original intentions were not to be an author. His first dream was to become a famous MLB player. But, after that didn't go very well he switched to accounting at Mississippi State. After graduating law school in 1981 Grisham spent nearly 10 years as a lawyer until he had his first book published in June of 1988. But I don't know how that book could even come close to comparing to his book titled Theodore Boone Kid Lawyer.
As many other 13 year olds are dreaming of being pop stars, actors, or professional athletes, Theodore "Theo" Boone wants nothing more then to be a big time court layer. The son of two lawyers Theo knows every single judge, police officer, and courtroom official there is to know in his small town. But, when there is a big murder trial Theo finds himself in the middle of it. And this is not the same game as giving his friends on the playground free advice. This book is similar to Football Genius by Tim Green because teenagers get involved way over their heads with grown adults with their special talents.
The main audience for this story is aspiring young lawyers. It might also appeal to lawyers looking for inspiration. The story plot is fantastic, but more detail could have been used in certain areas. I would rate show more this story a 3-5. It is a good story but lacks some key components like keeping you hooked through the whole story. But overall I thought it was a very good read. show less
11/5/11
Saying that John Grisham is an accomplished author is an understatement. The author of 21 novels, one work of non-fiction, and one collection of stories translated into 38 languages is a legend! Even though his original intentions were not to be an author. His first dream was to become a famous MLB player. But, after that didn't go very well he switched to accounting at Mississippi State. After graduating law school in 1981 Grisham spent nearly 10 years as a lawyer until he had his first book published in June of 1988. But I don't know how that book could even come close to comparing to his book titled Theodore Boone Kid Lawyer.
As many other 13 year olds are dreaming of being pop stars, actors, or professional athletes, Theodore "Theo" Boone wants nothing more then to be a big time court layer. The son of two lawyers Theo knows every single judge, police officer, and courtroom official there is to know in his small town. But, when there is a big murder trial Theo finds himself in the middle of it. And this is not the same game as giving his friends on the playground free advice. This book is similar to Football Genius by Tim Green because teenagers get involved way over their heads with grown adults with their special talents.
The main audience for this story is aspiring young lawyers. It might also appeal to lawyers looking for inspiration. The story plot is fantastic, but more detail could have been used in certain areas. I would rate show more this story a 3-5. It is a good story but lacks some key components like keeping you hooked through the whole story. But overall I thought it was a very good read. show less