tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post1449519264383661446..comments2010-02-27T13:24:23.911-07:00Shellie - Layers of Thoughthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10360453947198770223layersofthought@gmail.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-76306050992522337272010-02-27T13:24:23.911-07:002010-02-27T13:24:23.911-07:00Charlie -<br />This is one of my favorites this year... and I would pass on the Grisham at this time. Never had any interest in his stuff... but who knows in the future?<br /><br />I will put that on my list on Goodreads with your recommendation in case I ever change my mind. :)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.. its nice to hear from you.. as always.Shellie (Layers of Thought)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10360453947198770223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-19995447275031331982010-02-27T12:29:20.773-07:002010-02-27T12:29:20.773-07:00This sounds like a good one, Shellie. Thanks for the great review.<br /><br />As far as Grisham goes, I really enjoyed <i>The King of Torts</i>: a story about the rip-off of class-action suits.Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00722567671925063706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-38543422792851848412010-02-26T10:29:37.509-07:002010-02-26T10:29:37.509-07:00Hey Logan -<br />Sorry about the lost post... not sure whats going on but please keep me posted if it continues to happen. It looks like there were three that did not appear in my mail box.<br /><br />Anonymous -<br />It is fairly easy to sign up with Google - I will try to find a few links and do a mini post for everyone so that new readers whom are not googl(ers) can become one.<br /><br />Unfortunately it may be late some time next week.Shellie (Layers of Thought)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10360453947198770223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-30282795241714867742010-02-26T10:13:03.397-07:002010-02-26T10:13:03.397-07:00Icky Thump! My comment didn&#39;t show up on this one, either. Grumble grumble. Dumb 504 Google error...<br /><br />John Grisham can tell an amazing tale. While some of his stuff does focus on the legal side, most of the books (of which I&#39;ve read) are centered on the protagonists desire to expose the corrupt system and vindicate his/her client. They&#39;re incredibly fast paced and quite memorable. I&#39;d easily recommend <i>The Street Lawyer, Runaway Jury,</i> or <i>The Partner</i> if you&#39;re interested in trying out Grisham.<br /><br />Enjoy!logankstewarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269634215857320344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-66043031562209909272010-02-25T12:26:35.183-07:002010-02-25T12:26:35.183-07:00Shellie, I would classify Grisham as suspense/thriller/legal-fiction. Some of his books are more centered around the courtroom, but many are not. Almost all of his books were very fast paced and addictive. My favorites were <i>The Street Lawyer, The Partner, </i> and <i>The Runaway Jury</i>.<br /><br />Grisham often puts down the corruption in the fields he writes about, be it the tobacco industry, Southern judges, or what have you. Plus, his emotional character development is quite good, too.<br /><br />If you enjoyed this, I&#39;d recommend trying out a Grisham book.logankstewarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269634215857320344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-81888035221293698042010-02-25T11:24:41.249-07:002010-02-25T11:24:41.249-07:00Kim -<br />I don&#39;t think that this is like Grisham at all... It is not a thriller. It is really and emotional work...a reflection on one&#39;s life and choice.<br /><br />But I have never read any Grisham.<br /><br />I am thinking that perhaps the author is disillusioned with the profession too. He indirectly makes fun at it as well - which is the satire part.<br /><br />I am thinking he is someone to watch - his writing is really good.<br /><br />Yes I definitely think you would like this book... its also a quick read.Shellie (Layers of Thought)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10360453947198770223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-39398837396654541292010-02-25T11:13:04.632-07:002010-02-25T11:13:04.632-07:00If he&#39;s putting down the law profession then I suspect he&#39;s a recovering lawyer (so many legal writers were former lawyers :-)).<br /><br />I thought of Grisham too when I read your review, but I was thinking of The Firm which although a legal thriller had a lot on the dissatisfaction in the legal field.<br /><br />This sounds like a book I would like to read.DCMetroreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02229456529059098518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-79798851198430809002010-02-24T20:36:23.119-07:002010-02-24T20:36:23.119-07:00Hello! Can you tell me how i can register mail at <a href="http://google.com" rel="nofollow">google</a> [url=http://google.com]google[/url] http://google.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-16594776054671760932010-02-24T13:46:39.848-07:002010-02-24T13:46:39.848-07:00Logan -<br />Thanks I appreciate it.<br /><br />I have not read anything by Grisham but isn&#39;t his mostly about court room drama and intrigue? What genre would you place Grisham in?<br /><br />This is really an emotional sort of novel about the main character..its also a bit of a satire... He really puts down the law profession. Dryly amusing...<br /><br />Elizabeth/Libby -<br />Never sure which name to use for you? :)<br /><br />Thank you, recently I have seen a few reviews for and all have been good.<br /><br />I was very pleasantly surprised. He is a thoughtful writer.Shellie (Layers of Thought)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10360453947198770223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-80817533342890585672010-02-24T13:15:22.496-07:002010-02-24T13:15:22.496-07:00I enjoyed this one too...in fact, I&#39;m sending it on to one of my daughters. Thanks for a great review:-)Neas Nuttinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14121891614203314660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-87038919346596764532010-02-24T12:10:12.822-07:002010-02-24T12:10:12.822-07:00Great review, Shellie. This reminds me of my John Grisham days... I&#39;ll have to revisit this genre someday.logankstewarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269634215857320344noreply@blogger.com