The Broker (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

" This is my all time favorite Grisham book. The best of the best. While Grisham is the king of creating characters and stories I want to linger in and with, The Broker sits at the top of the heap. I'd like to sit down right now and read it again, right now. "

" I enjoy John Grisham's writing style. This was fast paced with enough plot twists to keep my interest. "

" Not my favorite Grisham book by a long shot (sloppy ending, too many plot holes) but I thoroughly enjoyed the tour of Bologna and the related history. "

" Not the greatest book ever written but a nice, suspenseful thriller that doesn't rely on gravity defying gadgetry and teams of support staff to move the story along. If you can suspend disbelief and accept that the CIA would go through so much trouble to hang the broker out to dry then the story is satisfying. I enjoyed the tour of Bologna and use of Italian in the text. Butm as with most Grishams, the ending is very thin. A nice summer read. "

" I enjoyed this book fast paced and exciting! "

" Read the book originally in 2004; listened to the tape, not memorable. "

" Typical Grisham book, although I haven't read one in years, I really do enjoy his writting. I enjoyed getting to know the characters, waiting for the twists and turns with just the right amount of suspense. "

" I found I wanted to get to the end but I can't decide if that is because I wanted to know what would happen or because it meant I could start a different book! "

" This book had the skeleton of a good plot, but it never developed. Tension fizzled at every opportunity, and the romance element was flat. The best part was that it took place in Italy, my favorite country. Otherwise, choose any of Grisham's other books over this one. Not recommended. "

" Entertaining read, not Grisham's best novel. "

" I haven't read any Grisham books in a very long time,and didn't know if I would like it.However,it caught my attention immediately and was a very good book.It must have been,as I read it in 6 hours! "

" I can't help myself. There isn't a John Grisham fiction that I haven't liked. "

" Fun vacation read. Grisham blends his classic lawyer-thriller (you would think that's an oxymoron wouldn't you? Can't wait for someone to pioneer a genre of CPA thrillers, barista thrillers, smog check technician thrillers, etc.) with some spy-thriller twists. Good stuff! "

" Another great thriller/chase novel by Grisham. I loved the details and the journey into the Italian countryside, I found myself following along with "Marco"s Italian lessons. A fun read. "

" Good story, a bit slow in parts but classic Grisham! "

" Normally I enjoy Grisham books, but this one just didn't do it for me. Normally Grisham books are packed full of action and this one felt like it was building up to the action for 90% of the book, and then when it did happen, it was a let down. "

" Good plot, but disappointing delivery. Much too long. "

" A good, reliable Grisham novel...no surprises, but kept my interest. "

" Interesting book...it got a little slow towards the middle, but picked up a little towards the end. Not really much of a thriller and more of a character sketch. "

" Another classic Grisham. Could read these one after the other and not tire of the same author. Have now added Naples on my places I want to go list. "

" Not my favorite Grisham book, a pardon was given to set a CIA agent free so he can be killed. Lots of action, but not typical Grisham plot. "

" I enjoyed this book. Fast and fun. I had read and enjoyed all of Grisham's early books and then stopped when he started writing more courtroom oriented stories years ago. Will now have to start reading more of his books. "

" good fast suspenseful Grisham. "

" I couldn't put this book down! I would suggest for guys or girls. "

" It's a good, fun, escape. Grisham does well in describing the scenes and providing sufficient background without wasting words. "

" I didn't like this one as well as the other ones. I wasn't drawn in as much, but it was still entertaining. "

" Not as suspenseful or as exciting as some of his others. But it was thrilling enough to get me through the 3 hour flight just fine. "

" Grisham's attention to detail paints a beautiful picture of Italy, only to complement the smooth storytelling. "

" it's a page-turner, you always want to know whats gonna happen next! "

" Kind of slow. Not real exciting and not a lot seemed to happen. "

" another forgotten read. Grisham was actually pretty clever here. "

" An easy read which is nice after finishing Blindness, which was so intense. I like John Grishom easy to read enjoyable plots. Not too much thinking involved, but overall a good story. "

" It was fine. It was typical Grisham. The audio kept me entertained as I drove to Arizona and back alone. If you are a Grisham fan, you will like it. "

" I've read a few Grisham books and liked them. This one was o.k., but after reading "The Camel Club" series by David Baldacci, "The Broker" seemed a little thin. I liked it, but Grisham does a better job with law stories than guy-on-the-run stories. "