The Runaway Jury (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook, by John Grisham Play Audiobook Sample

The Runaway Jury (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Michael Beck Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2000 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780553750966

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Total Audiobook Chapters:

67

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07:24 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:30 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

05:24 minutes

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54

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • Every jury has a leader, and the verdict belongs to him. In Biloxi, Mississippi, a landmark tobacco  trial with hundreds of millions of dollars at  stake beginsroutinely, then swerves mysteriously off course. The jury is behaving strangely, and at least one juroris convinced he's being watched. Soon they have to be sequestered. Then a tip from an anonymous young woman suggests she is able to predict the jurors' increasingly odd behavior. Is the jury somehow being manipulated, or even controlled? If  so, by whom? And, more important, why? Don’t miss John Grisham’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM, coming soon!

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"I read this a couple of years ago - it was my first John Grisham novel. Though I enjoy sci-fi novels, I'd heard plenty about Grisham and decided to give it a spin. I wasn't disappointed. I finished Rainmaker recently and while I think Rainmaker is better, that doesn't mean this is at all a bad read. Like Rainmaker, this is about little people v a big corporation. Rudy Baylor in Rainmaker was fleshed out, the characters in here are not as fleshed out, as the story concentrates on the individual members of the jury. I like that, it made for a unique kind of novel, and a highly enjoyable one, so 4/5 stars. Great work, Mr. Grisham!"

— Delicious (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “A story of genuine significance…entertainingly unpredictable.”

    — New York Times
  • “Grisham’s best storytelling to date.”

    — Chicago Tribune
  • “Couldn’t have been better…Carefully and persuasively detailed.”

    — Los Angeles Times
  • “Grisham’s most addictive courtroom thriller.”

    — Seattle Times
  • “Grisham stacks [The Runaway Jury] with suspense…Don’t start it unless  you are prepared to stay up all night.”

    — Atlanta Journal-Constitution
  • “[Grisham’s] most rewarding novel to date.”

    — Publishers Weekly

Awards

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

The Runaway Jury Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.86206896551724 out of 53.86206896551724 out of 53.86206896551724 out of 53.86206896551724 out of 53.86206896551724 out of 5 (3.86)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " For the full review -- including a callback to her review of The Firm -- follow the link to That's What She Read. "

    — Alaina, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Okay - a little dry. "

    — Katrina, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Probably one of my two favorite, behind A Time to Kill. "

    — Cmrhudy, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " One of the better books of John Grisham. As usual, the book is a quick read. The characterization was a bit flat (although I liked that the characters all came off as scums in some ways). The thing I found the most fascinating was the jury selection process. "

    — Rowena, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I found this book tedious and never-ending with a very predictable outcome. "

    — Dee, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was so addicting, I wanted to read it all at one time. I wanted to see how the lawyers were going to blackmail every jury member. It made me realize that everyone has sercrets that want kept hidden. And I also learn that way to many people can be bought for money. "

    — Tink82, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a fun read...good mystery...and humorous "

    — M., 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A great story about the tobacco industry and how lawyers can rig a jury. "

    — Randy, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the only book on tape I own, in a work car that only plays tapes. I drive a lot in rural wyoming so I am ofter forced to listen to this. I think I have probably listed to the whole thing at least 6 times. "

    — Greg, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Suggested by Hasitha for the first time. As far as I can remember, he was the first to suggest John Grisham to me . . . . "

    — Sainthan, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I got lost a few times remembering who each character was but overall I really liked it. It's a complicated plot that was very unique and intriguing. "

    — Kelli, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not one of my favorites from this author, but worth a look if you are a die-hard fan of John Grisham's work. "

    — Sharal, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Yet another entertaining Grisham story, the Runaway Jury is an example of a true mystery! Throughout the book, the reader is able to piece together clues about the court case and one juror in particular- Nicolas Easter. The ending was smart and well developed, making this book a must read! "

    — Allysonking24, 11/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great book by John Grisham "

    — Phill, 11/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book took me no time at all to read because it kept me engaged the whole time. And the exploration of the tobacco industry and the legal system was fascinating! "

    — Whitney, 10/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Grisham has done it again. I love this book and as with his others, I couldn't put it down. "

    — Melissa, 8/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite all time books! "

    — Julie, 7/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this is one of those books that reminds you that what goes around does come around. It might take a long time to arrive but it will get there. Revenge is better served while cold indeed.This book awakes the riveting side of ones-self "

    — Monica, 7/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " much better as a movie about guns with one ethical lawyer "

    — Laena, 3/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " easy beach book. good writer "

    — Shari, 3/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I have read a lot of John Grisham books. "

    — Mainrun, 2/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Still reading... saw the movie and I liked that. Sort of wierd to read a book where you know what's going to happen! "

    — Chrissy, 1/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " about big tobacco. the movie sucked. the book was pretty good though. "

    — Burris, 8/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " like it & finally watch the movie, the film more interesting coz they gave another different case... but the story about the jury remain the same "

    — mirna, 8/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Absoulutely loved this book ! "

    — Tammy, 7/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Clever guy and smart girl... "

    — Ossy, 7/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was an amazing mystery book. "

    — Aaron, 7/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " the verdict was pretty obvious but it was still hard to put down :) "

    — Dally, 6/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Grisham at his okay moments in this book, he is usually really on but this was only ok. I enjoy the lawyer mysteries of his usually. Maybe it was an off couple of days for me too. "

    — Book, 5/21/2012

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 Michael Beck

Michael Beck is an American actor and audiobook narrator. He is best known for his role in the 1979 film The Warriors. He has narrated numerous novels by John Grisham, as well as Confederates in the Attic by Tony Horwitz and My Life by Bill Clinton. He lives in California.