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The Partner
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"After his death, the firm's letterhead properly included him: Patrick S. Lanigan, 1954-1992. He was listed up in the right-hand corner, just above the paralegals. Then the rumors got started and wouldn't stop. Before long, everyone believed he had taken the money and disappeared. After three months, no one on the Gulf Coast believed he was dead. His name came off the letterhead as the debts piled up." (PG. 40)
I'm stuck between a 4 or 5 star but it was a criminally amusing, fast-paced thriller. Grisham knows how to tell a story with so many twists and turns that I'm sure the reader would think this type of crime isn't doable. Who can steal 90 million dollars from their law firm, die, and come back to life in Brazil after four years on the run? Mr. Patrick Lannigan, that's who. Did he do it for greed or revenge?
The plot unravels at a pace where maybe you won't have much sleep tonight or the next until you finish it. The brain to create this crime and the work it took was pretty amazing. Grisham also shows the disappointing angle of the justice system but we all know justice is all in who you know and that money talks.
The ending was satisfying and surprising. "Where else could he go? His journey was over. His past was finally closed." (PG. 401)
Such a fascinating read from page 1. I will do more of these white-collar thrillers. My nails are very chewed up.
I'm stuck between a 4 or 5 star but it was a criminally amusing, fast-paced thriller. Grisham knows how to tell a story with so many twists and turns that I'm sure the reader would think this type of crime isn't doable. Who can steal 90 million dollars from their law firm, die, and come back to life in Brazil after four years on the run? Mr. Patrick Lannigan, that's who. Did he do it for greed or revenge?
The plot unravels at a pace where maybe you won't have much sleep tonight or the next until you finish it. The brain to create this crime and the work it took was pretty amazing. Grisham also shows the disappointing angle of the justice system but we all know justice is all in who you know and that money talks.
The ending was satisfying and surprising. "Where else could he go? His journey was over. His past was finally closed." (PG. 401)
Such a fascinating read from page 1. I will do more of these white-collar thrillers. My nails are very chewed up.
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September 5, 2021
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September 7, 2021
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September 24, 2021
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Sep 24, 2021 06:03PM
Fantastic review, Karina! Sounds intriguing!
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Loved this one too. Nice review.
Great review, Karina :)) I've read JG for years, and still enjoy his books :)
Thank you, Michael. It was twisty and turny with all the right elements of surprise.
Hi Jay. Thank you. He’s a fantastic author. His settings are always Deep South mysterious which are more fun
Hi Beata! JG is someone you can keep coming back to and feel the same as the first time you read him. Do you have a favorite?
Dear Karina, I think The Firm is my favourite owing to my sentiment (first book by JG I read), The Rainmaker, and The Litigators :) I can't think of a book I didn't enjoy but it's possible I didn't read all his books :) Hope you enjoy them too! :))
Thank you, Beata! I think I have some of these titles at home. Always nice to see you. Once I enjoy these I will make sure to let you know. : )
Never read one of these. Could he have done it for both revenge and greed… both? I wonder.
I think you’d like it, Shaina. It was for both greed and revenge and he also knew too much. He was an underestimated partner….
