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The Firm: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Scott Brick Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 11.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 8.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 2007 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780739366202

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

295

Longest Chapter Length:

05:51 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

09 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

03:29 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

55

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Publisher Description

John Grisham's best-selling audiobook, The Firm, is now a series on NBC!

At the top of his class at Harvard Law, he had  his choice of the best in America. He made a deadly  mistake. When Mitch McDeere signed on with  Bendini, Lambert & Locke of Memphis, he thought he  and his beautiful wife, Abby, were on their way.  The firm leased him a BMW, paid off his school  loans, arranged a mortgage and hired him a  decorator. Mitch McDeere should have remembered what his  brother Ray -- doing fifteen years in a Tennessee  jail -- already knew. You never get nothing for  nothing. Now the FBI has the lowdown on Mitch's  firm and needs his help. Mitch is caught between a  rock and a hard place, with no choice -- if he  wants to live.

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"Loved this book! It was a great read, the story of this naive, green lawyer and his sweet wife who think they have hit the jackpot. The characters are great, the way he takes you to different locations in the book made it more interesting as well. I love good law drama's and mystery."

— C.L. (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Taut, fast, and relentless…A ride worth taking.”

    — San Francisco Chronicle
  • Taut, fast and  relentless... A ride worth taking.

    — San Francisco Chronicle.
  • Keeps the reader hooked... From the creepy first  chapters... to the vise-tightening midsection and  on to the take-the money-and-run finale.

    — The Wall Street Journal.
  • Irresistable... seizes the reader on the opening  page and propels him through 400 more.

    — Peter Prescott, Newsweek.
  • “Irresistible…Seizes the reader on the opening page and propels him through four hundred more.”

    — Newsweek
  • “Ensnares the reader…[The Firm] has the distinct merit of holding up as a thriller for the long haul.”

    — Washington Post Book World
  • “Keeps the reader hooked…from the creepy first chapters…to the vise-tightening midsection and on to the take-the-money-and-run finale.”

    — Wall Street Journal
  • “Reads like a whirlwind.”

    — Chicago Tribune
  • “The accelerating tempo of paranoia-driven events is wonderful: clandestine meetings, predawn prowlings, a dangerous pursuit…leading to the final ironic finish.”

    — Los Angeles Times
  • “Nail-biting suspense.”

    — Cosmopolitan
  • “A mean-and-lean page-turner…Grisham writes without fat: his dialogue crackles.”

    — New Woman
  • “A winner…The novel carries the authenticity of someone who has been there and was paying attention.”

    — Commercial Appeal
  • “Readers will be totally hooked by this unusual and absorbing story.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “This first novel set a daringly high standard, one that his readers will hope he can reach again and again.”

    — Library Journal
  • “Hallucinatory entertainment…Terrifically exciting…Grips and propels.”

    — Kirkus Reviews
  • “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.”

    — Book Talk

Awards

  • A #1 New York Times bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller

The Firm Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.175 out of 54.175 out of 54.175 out of 54.175 out of 54.175 out of 5 (4.18)
5 Stars: 23
4 Stars: 8
3 Stars: 4
2 Stars: 3
1 Stars: 2
Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
5 Stars: 5
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Story: 4.75 out of 54.75 out of 54.75 out of 54.75 out of 54.75 out of 5 (4.75)
5 Stars: 3
4 Stars: 1
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book -- you will love it. Good story, excellent character development, I got hooked quickly and I couldn't put it down. "

    — Todd Warner, 9/30/2023
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — sh PARK, 6/12/2023
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thought I loved the movie but goodness gracious this read/audiobook is awesome! I <3 John Grisham, he takes my breath away ... going to have to buy all of his wonderful books "

    — LA.YAM, 11/7/2021
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Jackie, 4/30/2021
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved the book, really interesting story. A big part of the book is less like a legal novel and more like an action-adventure novel. It was not really what I expected, but the story was real good. "

    — Raimondas, 10/26/2017
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved every bit of this book "

    — Jon, 4/11/2016
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great read, couldn't put it down at the end, had to stay up late to finish it. Then I rented the movie and enjoyed it and making comparisons to the book. They changed it up a little, but caught the essence of it. "

    — Pam, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " its an awsome book with its own identity i will defenitly recomeend my friends to read this book "

    — Anirudh, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I friend recommended The Firm to me when I'd exhausted all my favourite authors and wanted to try something different. I'd not read any of John Grisham's novels before and found The Firm a fantastic thriller. "

    — Kylie, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If you haven't read Grisham, start here, read his first 7 books and then stop. "

    — John, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite legal thrillers. Loved the early-Grisham era, before he forgot what lawyers really do. "

    — Brandi, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another great page-turner by Grisham. Can't believe it took me this long to get around to reading this one! "

    — Nicole, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A gripping and exciting thriller. I have read a number of John Grisham's law thrillers, and 'The Firm' continues to be the original and the best. "

    — Denis, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Compelling, smart, page-turner, but JG can't write a decent ending to save his life. "

    — Jennifer, 10/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best "lawyer to the rescue" books I've ever read. Love this man's stuff!! ( re-read) "

    — Maureen, 9/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Much better than the tv series. The only thing in common that the two have is the names of characters. A good read that keeps you reading page after page. "

    — Donna, 3/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The concept was good but the plot could really have been better fleshed out. The action doesn't begin until almost the end. Could've been a much better book. "

    — Stella, 3/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The ending could have been great. "

    — Amit, 1/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really liked this book & the fast pace of the storyline. In fact I liked it way better then the movie. "

    — Livia, 1/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book is really fascninating. i really recommend reading this book! it is so exciting ;) "

    — Florian, 12/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is the first Grisham book I've read and I've been reading his books ever since. It piqued my interest on legal thrillers and is one of my faves. "

    — Keyth, 12/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is creepy, fascinating, indulgent, and absolutely wonderful. One of his best. "

    — Xanda, 9/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " this was the book that got me hooked on John Grisham novels "

    — Lynda, 9/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The writing was pedestrian and the characters not very believable. But the plot was fun and once things picked up took me on a ride. But in all, I liked the movie better. "

    — Ash, 3/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I didn't quite get what was the big deal about this book, it was so boring I pushed myself over and over to finish it maybe something interesting would come up. The way I see it the book was very lame. "

    — Andrew, 3/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The first time I read this book, I finished it in a single day. Enough said? "

    — Nick, 1/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A bit slow going not what i expected disappointing "

    — Kay, 12/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " John grisham has a way of destroying his main characters which is not really inspiring just like he did with this one and the broker. "

    — A, 12/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A gripping story where I visualised the contents while reading "

    — Shikha, 10/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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. "

    — Darren, 8/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is awesome. Perfect page turner. Its calm yet intense Love it! I started off reading the partner and fell in love with John Grisham novels I love how he always keeps you expecting. "

    — Destinee, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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. "

    — Darren, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really fast-paced, and gripping supense. A must-read for John Grisham fans "

    — Biswadeep, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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. "

    — Earl, 5/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved the book, loved the movie ... Grisham has done it again! "

    — Kristine, 5/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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? "

    — Edward, 5/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Reading this reminded me of reading the instructions to Lego sets as a child. "

    — John, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I must have been 11 when I picked this off my aunt's bookshelf and I loved it. Read it over and over again. "

    — samwan, 5/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favorite book of all time! I could re-read this one over and over. "

    — Kit, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love it...got the movie too.Book is better though. "

    — Hugo, 4/25/2011

About John Grisham

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

About Scott Brick

Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.