The Appeal by John Grisham Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Appeal
Book Review: *Yawn*, is it over yet?
Summary: 2 Stars
I was extremely disappointed by this effort. I agree with the reviews that state Grisham basically threw something together, threw it against a wall just to see what would stick. Well, in my humble opinion, what stuck turned out quite odiferous!
The only thing missing in this book was an Erin Brokovich (sp?) type of character to save the day.
Save your money, don't buy this one but if you just have to find out for yourself then please get a library card. You will thanks me later.
Book Review: 1st Legael Thriller in 3 yrs - Hopefully His Last
Summary: 3 Stars
First let me say that I am a conservative, however I do not let my views dictate what novels I read. However, with this book it was more of a way for John Grisham to make his political point. Skip this book unless you love reading about how evil business and conservatives are.Book Review: ?
Summary: 3 Stars
I don't know if the publisher put pressure on John Grisham to churn out another book after a long hiatus, but after reading this book - I would not be surprised.
It was an ok book, good to fill time if you are stuck in an airport during a holiday traffic weather delay. Should you put this on the top of your list? No, not a chance.
The ending, as some have cited, was terrible - do not get your hopes up that it will end well, it does not. It was a predictable book until the end, when he tried to mix it up but left me wanting more.
Overall - a similar formula for this author, and not a great result.
JVD
Book Review: A Big Disappointment ==> Very Predictable Very Dull
Summary: 1 Stars
I've read nearly all of Grisham's novels and this was easily the worst. A decent start devolved into caricatures and moralism with as unsatisfying an outcome as one will ever encounter - a big disappointment. I got it for under $5 at the grocery store and still feel cheated.Book Review: A Little Preachy, But Worth the Time
Summary: 4 Stars
I will start by saying this isn't John Grisham's best novel. In fact I wouldn't even put it in his top ten, however I will say it is entertaining and if you can over look the very obvious left leaning politics you will find a fast paced story with some pretty good characters.
The entire story seems to preach against electing supreme court Judges and infers it's too easy to simply buy an election. My only stipulation is, isn't it just as easy to bribe and convince those who appoint judges to appoint your way? No system is perfect and each is susceptible to corruption which is why I don't understand why Grisham is so against the idea of elected judges in this book.
Other than that it's a pretty cut and dry novel. Things happen fast and it keeps your attention. I really enjoyed the ending and found to it to be very realistic. So if you're up for a fast read and didn't care for Grisham's last two novels, then this one is truly for you and a return back to form. It's good to see him getting back into fiction legal thrillers. An easy four out of five stars.