For a young lawyer on the make, it was an offer he couldn't refuse: a position at a law firm where the bucks, billable hours, and benefits are over the top. It's a dream job for an up-and-comer--if he can overlook the uneasy feeling he gets at the office. Then an FBI investigation plunges the straight and narrow attorney into a nightmare of terror and intrigue, with no choice but to pit his wits, ethics, and legal skills against the firm's deadly secrets--if he hopes to stay alive . . .From the Trade Paperback edition.
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"Enjoyed re-reading this book after seeing the movie. Book is better, to me, because of the additional details that can be included in a book, versus the time constraints of a movie. I enjoy Grisham's characters and his plot development--includes details from the legal field that makes the story more believable and realistic. However, sometimes it feels like he has reached the page quota (book length requirement) and he hurries up the ending...It's worth another read if you are a lover of legal thrillers." — Jenn (4 out of 5 stars)
"Enjoyed re-reading this book after seeing the movie. Book is better, to me, because of the additional details that can be included in a book, versus the time constraints of a movie. I enjoy Grisham's characters and his plot development--includes details from the legal field that makes the story more believable and realistic. However, sometimes it feels like he has reached the page quota (book length requirement) and he hurries up the ending...It's worth another read if you are a lover of legal thrillers."
“Taut, fast, and relentless…A ride worth taking.”
Taut, fast and relentless... A ride worth taking.
Keeps the reader hooked... From the creepy first chapters... to the vise-tightening midsection and on to the take-the money-and-run finale.
Irresistable... seizes the reader on the opening page and propels him through 400 more.
“Irresistible…Seizes the reader on the opening page and propels him through four hundred more.”
“Ensnares the reader…[The Firm] has the distinct merit of holding up as a thriller for the long haul.”
“Keeps the reader hooked…from the creepy first chapters…to the vise-tightening midsection and on to the take-the-money-and-run finale.”
“Reads like a whirlwind.”
“The accelerating tempo of paranoia-driven events is wonderful: clandestine meetings, predawn prowlings, a dangerous pursuit…leading to the final ironic finish.”
“Nail-biting suspense.”
“A mean-and-lean page-turner…Grisham writes without fat: his dialogue crackles.”
“A winner…The novel carries the authenticity of someone who has been there and was paying attention.”
“Moffett gives an excellent performance, bringing the story to life with vibrant and believable characterizations and a smooth, knowing narrative.”
“Readers will be totally hooked by this unusual and absorbing story.”
“This first novel set a daringly high standard, one that his readers will hope he can reach again and again.”
“Hallucinatory entertainment…Terrifically exciting…Grips and propels.”
“Truly exceptional…Like a cross between Scott Turow and Mario Puzo, Grisham not only sets up his story well, he sees it through all the way to an unpredictable end.”
" I've picked quite a few page-turners to read over Christmas break, and this was no exception! I decided to give Grisham another chance even though I was less than impressed with the last one I read. This was better... and it's safe to say that I'd probably read another Grisham someday. Good for McDeere for outsmarting not only the FBI but also the mafia--and managing not to get his loved ones killed. But too bad I couldn't respect him as a character after he cheated on his wife--and then lied to her at the end. And WHY were all the portrayals of the female characters so degrading?! Maybe I'm oversensitive, but I felt Grisham overdid the woman-sex-symbol thing. "
" One of Grisham's best. Liked it a lot. "
" I became a John Grisham fan after reading this book - and this book launched his career. Key to this book is the sudden and dramatic shift around the latter third - when Mitch and his wife go from being victim to hatching a brilliant plan to take on the criminals. From then on its nail biting reading...reminded me of Day of the Jackal in some ways. "
" This is my favorite Grisham novel to date. "
" The first "grown up" book that I ever read. Ha. "
" His best. Ever. "
" Now a major motion picture. A lawyer is snared in a web of corruption and tries to work his way past both the mob-controlled firm and the feds. I suppose it was suspenseful. It certainly wasn't boring, derivative or typical in plot or characters. Just not very well-written. "
" The ending was anti-climatic. The only thing that gets me through was by imagining the whole characters with the TV series cast (Josh Lucas, Juliette Lewis, etc). Other than that, it's a bit repetitive. "
" In the end I just couldn't do it--I could not finish the journey that was so expertly begun. It fell apart for me in a laberynth of hideouts and betrayal. "
" I can't get enough of this book @_@ "
" Quintessential Grisham - small guy toughing it out in a big organization, something happens, small guy goes against the big organization and the just pure awesomeness weaving in and out of tight situations and relief at the same time. "
" excting book "
" Good read when you reach the middle of your reading list. "
" Quick hook........kept me riveted. If you haven't read this one, do so! "
" THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ. Movie with Tom Cruise Sucked. "
" Enjoyable, but I felt he got tired of writing and just did a quick ending. The pay off was not worth the read. "
" the first book i've read from John Grisham. love the plot and pace of the story...perfect actually!:) "
" This is my first read of John Grisham's titles and like it "
" Like his early books "
" Excellent plot, story line. "
" I've enjoyed all John Grisham EXCEPT A Time to Kill -- I couldn't read more than the first page of that book; it was too gruesome. "
" in italian "Il socio" "
" I read The Firm many years ago, but I loved it! "
" This was the first John Grisham book that I ever read, and it was one of the best ones that I read. The story is crazy, but really well written. I highly recommend it. "
" Worst book I ever read. "
" The first John Grisham book I ever read. Scary, fun, intriguing.... I was hooked and craving his next books for years! "
" this was the first book I had ever read cover-to-cover over a weekend! Granted I wasnt a big reader before this but my friend swore to me I'd be a reader after this and she was right. It was fast paced, smart, suspensful - holds a special place in my literary heart. "
" A real page turner, couldn't get enough of it, kept on and on and on, characters are well written, keeps you on the edge of your seat "
" I just finished this. I was interested because of the (cancelled) show on NBC! I wanted to see how the characters were developed. The book is better. "
" Loved this when I first read it! I kept staying up until 1am or later because I just had to find out what happened next. "
" Really fast-paced, and gripping supense. A must-read for John Grisham fans "
" Have you ever felt that you joined the wrong company? You will consider yourself very lucky if you discover the secret behind Mitch McDeere's first (and probably last) job offer. A great story by Grisham with characters you can relate to. "
" Loved the book, loved the movie ... Grisham has done it again! "
" His best and he's never topped it. The idea is so creative that when it came out I was blown away. I re-read it about a year ago and the story still holds up. The writing is not literary quality but so what? "
" Reading this reminded me of reading the instructions to Lego sets as a child. "
" I must have been 11 when I picked this off my aunt's bookshelf and I loved it. Read it over and over again. "
" My favorite book of all time! I could re-read this one over and over. "
" Love it...got the movie too.Book is better though. "
" Next to "A Time to Kill" I thought that this book also rated as one of Mr. Grisham's best books. "
John Grisham is the author of more than thirty-five novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and seven novels for young readers. Thirty-three of his crime thrillers have made the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list
D. W. Moffett is an actor best known for his role as Joe McCoy on the NBC television series Friday Night Lights. He has starred in other television shows, such as For Your Love, Hidden Palms, Life is Wild, and Happily Divorced. Also a prolific audiobook narrator, he has read numerous novels by John Grisham.
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