The Litigators (Abridged) Audiobook, by John Grisham Play Audiobook Sample

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Read By: Dennis Boutsikaris Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2011 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780307943187

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Total Audiobook Chapters:

91

Longest Chapter Length:

05:01 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

48 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

03:49 minutes

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54

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Publisher Description

The partners at Finley & Figg often refer to themselves as a “boutique law firm.” Boutique, as in chic, selective, and prosperous. Oscar Finley and Wally Figg are none of these things. They are a two-bit operation of ambulance chasers who bicker like an old married couple. Until change comes their way—or, more accurately, stumbles in. After leaving a fast-track career and going on a serious bender, David Zinc is sober, unemployed, and desperate enough to take a job at Finley & Figg.

 

Now the firm is ready to tackle a case that could make the partners rich—without requiring them to actually practice much law. A class action suit has been brought against Varrick Labs, a pharmaceutical giant with annual sales of $25 billion, alleging that Krayoxx, its most popular drug, causes heart attacks. Wally smells money. All Finley & Figg has to do is find a handful of Krayoxx users to join the suit. It almost seems too good to be true . . . and it is.

Includes an excerpt of John Grisham’s Calico Joe and a special preview of his upcoming novel The Racketeer 

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"I loved this book SO much that I read and listened to it, years apart. Grisham's torrid tale of some unscruplous lawyers was a joy to relive through listening to it. He even manages to make the reader feel SORRY for these guys. A big score looms for the little law firm, but can they hold out long enough to make it? There are plenty of times that the corporate lawyer turned storefront lawyer in this book questions his choice, but in the end, he knows where he belongs. Less suspense for the reader in this one, but it's interesting to listen to the characters find their way. "

— Twigsy (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Brilliant…Superbthe kind of grab-a-reader-by-the-shoulders suspense story that demands to be inhaled as quickly as possible.” 

    — Washington Post
  • “Brilliant . . . Superb . . . the kind of grab-a-reader-by-the-shoulders suspense story that demands to be inhaled as quickly as possible.

    — Washington Post
  • “One of Grisham’s best efforts in many seasons . . . a rous­ing return to his dexterous good-guy-faces-corrupt-system storytelling.

    — People magazine
  • “Packed with tension, legal roadblocks, and shocking rev­elations.

    — USA Today
  • “Packed with tension, legal roadblocks, and shocking rev­elations.” 

    — USA Today
  • “One of Grisham’s best efforts in many seasons a rous­ing return to his dexterous good-guy-faces-corrupt-system storytelling.”

    — People
  • “A trademark John Grisham courtroom thriller.”

    — Barnes & Noble, editorial review
  • “[An] entertaining modern-day legal thriller.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “A tight (in a couple of senses), unexpectedly comic courtroom saga…Grisham’s [The Litigators] is a hoot.”

    — Kirkus Reviews

Awards

  • A #1 New York Times bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller
  • A Wall Street Journal bestseller
  • A #1 Publishers Weekly bestseller
  • An Amazon.com bestseller

The Litigators Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.39473684210526 out of 53.39473684210526 out of 53.39473684210526 out of 53.39473684210526 out of 53.39473684210526 out of 5 (3.39)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Better than his worst, Playing for Pizza, not as good as his best, The Firm. I liked the protagonist, David Zinc, and would like to read about him again. "

    — Kevin, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I just finished this novel and found it not up to the standard that I have come to expect from Mr. Grisham. The characters are stereotypes and the plot is overlong and fulled with details that do little to enhance or build depth or mystery to the story. While we are pleased by the interesting and "happy" ending that is telegraphed so far in advance to remove much of the surprise and mystery. I would have enjoyed some characters that were not so easy to read. The good guys were too good and the bad guys, too bad! there were no characters that were what I would call middle of the road. I found the story confusing and not the kind of interesting read I had hoped to find. "

    — Kevin, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was fun to read. The plot covered a small law firm that gets in over their head when they believe they have found a class action lawsuit. "

    — Judy, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book is a manual of what a law firm should never do, then introduces a very smart lawyer with ethics for a fun juxtaposition. And as horrible as the lawyers are, you really do start to hold your breath and hope the firm is victorious in its mass tort lawsuit. This book is no where near the quality of grisham's early novels, but still a fun read. "

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

    " Clean book. Always like John Grisham books . Good ending. "

    — Catherine, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this! It has been awhile since I have read Grisham. I had a hard time putting it down. "

    — Trish, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " not my favorite Grisham novel, but it's good with a nice twist. "

    — Jonathan, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I love legal thrillers but JG has lost his appeal for me. Novel started off funny and quick and then bogged down into boring. "

    — Kathleen, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very sensible and funny lawyer story from good old John Grisham...There are not court room drama or heart raising suspense, but I liked this book very much :) "

    — Elizabeth, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This book, although very similar to other Grisham books, did not capture me and could only get through about half way through. It was too slow and dragged too much for me to enjoy it. "

    — Elisabeth, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I typically listen to John Grisham's books. Not sure I would enjoy reading them as much as listening to them. This story wasn't completely predictable but wasn't terribly suspenseful either. It did the job of entertaining me...mostly. "

    — Robin, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " True to Grisham style. Easy read, always a happy ending... "

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

    " I loved it because I detest most attorneys and the protagonist I thought represented the few attorneys that are in it to help and defend the defenseless "

    — Michael, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this more than any Grisham book I have read in years! "

    — Cmrhudy, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A slightly more tongue in cheek Grisham than usual. The story follows a young lawyer who stumbles into a job with two washed up old lawyers. It follows their less than scrupulous ways to try and make money. Not the usual intense fast pace legal battle we are used to but still a good story. "

    — Joanne, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Never truly read this, skimmed it , hoping it would get better "

    — Lisa, 8/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fairly predictable outcome, but an enjoyable read nonetheless "

    — J, 6/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not a page turner like some of his books, but still a good read. "

    — Kurt, 4/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It's been a while since I last read a John Grisham book, and this one was nothing like the ones which kept me enthralled years ago. Instead, this book was absolutely absurd. Absurd and predictable. "

    — Angelica, 4/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " After reading a few reviews I almost did not bother with this book. I'm very glad I did. I loved it. It may not be quite as hard hitting as The Chamber or A Time To Kill but it was entertaining and fun. I would definately recommend it. "

    — Ruth, 11/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I thought the book started out slow. The last 1/4 of the book was great. I did really like the charachters, thought they were described well without too much detail. Loved the ending! I won't give it away but, loved it! "

    — Robin, 9/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Poor. I didn't like it. Grisham can't write comedy. "

    — Charles, 7/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this novel. With John Grisham you can't go wrong. I noticed this time around he showed his humorous side. I LOL often with this novel. Actually found myself cheering for David Zinc. Rochelle the receptionist was simply hilarous. This was truly a "GOOD READ." "

    — Lesley, 5/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " August 2012 - Not Grisham's best, but he never really disappoints. I'd rather pick up one of his olders books for a re-read though. "

    — Sarah, 4/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Story set in Chicago - about a corporate lawyer who cracks under pressure after 5 years and joins a low brow firm that gets in the mix of a large class action suit. Great characters and story line - most of all the end made me smile! "

    — Elizabeth, 3/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a rather humorous story of attorneys on the ragged edge of disaster. It was a fun read! "

    — Pat, 3/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " After watching the documentary "hot coffee" this book caught my attention since it deals with tort lawyers. I enjoy Grisham and this book was no exception. It wasn't his best but still a well told story with bases in reality. "

    — Melanie, 12/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another fun outing from Grisham, this book showcases his trademark David vs. Goliath format with character almost cinematic in their description. His books make for fun reading, performing as sorbets between weightier materials. "

    — Kasa, 11/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Difficult to get into for me. Engrossing story as usual by Grisham. Totally rooted for the little guys! "

    — Coffeenut5, 11/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Was disappointed not a legal thriller in any way. "

    — Brenda, 11/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not one of his better efforts... "

    — Mary, 11/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love a good courtroom drama! "

    — Forgetfulone, 11/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of the best Grisham books in a long time. It is definitely a page turner. "

    — Louise, 11/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am halfway through this book which is slightly interesting, but difficult to read after just finishing an astonishing book - Nightwoods by Charles Frazier! "

    — Sue, 11/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Maybe not as deep and gritty as John Grisam's first books but a really enjoyable read with a great story and players you want to continue to follow. "

    — Julie, 11/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Grisham is a master story teller, and he brings all his talent to this book. However, in order to be effective, you need a great story, and he does not have one here. The characters are all interesting an entertaining. But the unfolding of the case at issue is preposterous. "

    — Jim, 11/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another Grisham great! This one was actually quite funny , as well being a good lawyer book. A very quick read! "

    — Sarahb., 11/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Nice to see him return to tort fiction. "

    — Sheldon, 11/2/2011

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 Dennis Boutsikaris

Dennis Boutsikaris is a two-time OBIE award winner. He has received five Audie Awards and seven Golden Earphone Awards for his work in over 100 audiobooks and was voted one of the Best Voices of the Year by AudioFile magazine. He has appeared in numerous Broadway, television, and film roles. He played Mozart on Broadway in Amadeus and has appeared on television shows including Shameless, The Good Wife, House M.D., Grey’s Anatomy, ER, and Law & Order.