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The world is full of great novels. From Sherlock Holmes to the three
musketeers. As the years progress more novels are written and more money is
made. John Grisham is a rising star in literature. His books have enticed
readers and has given the people something good to read. What makes his books
great is that they are so realistic. He applies his personal law and trial
knowledge into the books he writes.What it is about ? It was his last semester
of law school.
Rudy Baylor was assigned to give free advice to a group of seniors. It is at
that very time, and that very place, that Rudy encounters his first true
clients. Dot and Buddy Black. They have been robbed by a powerful insurance
company. A company with millions of dollars in assets. They have caused the
suffering of a young man. They have ruined his chances to live by not issuing
their coverage that they were obligated to give. Donny Ray, son of Dot and Buddy
is dying of Lukemia, he is going to die, his chances for survival are over and
it is a matter of months. Rudy does’nt realize the case that has fallen into his
lap until phone calls are made.
There is a great problem, however, Rudy is broke, he hasn’t even passed his
bar exam yet. And will go head to head with one of America’s most experienced
and accomplished defense attorney’s. *From the beginning of the novel to the
last word, Rudy is plagued with a series of mishaps and problems. When something
looks bright the clouds come in and ruin the hope.
Rudy is in Luck. As the big trial begins, he is given a judge that is
definetly on his side and 12 jury members that think the same way that he does.
After researching great benefit, the insurance company, Rudy discovers cover ups
by the company. He also discovers Great Benefits harsh way in getting rid of
their numerous mistakes. n How it relates to your audience The TrialObviously
Rudy is not stupid. He enters all the facts he has discovered and uses them to
help solidify his position in the minds of the jurors As the trial goes on Rudy
is given another problem.
A beaten girl is discovered by Rudy at the hospital during his studying. Her
husband has repeatively beaten her with an aluminum softball bat. Her ankle is
broken and her life is in shreds. Rudy knows that these beatings will continue
if the couple divorces but the young girl of 18 is unable to leave because she
believes that she is still in love with him.n John Grisham does not maintain one
single story, instead he creates numerous events so that the reader does not get
bored with the main story.
*From minor cases to FBI investigations, John Grisham does a swell job in
creating a global society. He shows that lawyers have cares concerns about what
is going on in the world and contrary to popular belief, lawyers dont focus
mainly on cases and they have lives to. Ever-since The Firm was published, in
1991, John Grisham has been in a creative state.
His five books that followed the firm, combine to form a total of
approximately 50 million copies in print. Why ? The answer is because his
thrilling stories and intense legal intrigue is in such a great demand. Now in
The Rainmaker Grisham has weaved his talent into the storyline and has created a
powerful, and at times humerous , tale of one young lawyers quest for
fame,fortune and most importantly, hapiness. I am positive that this novel will
rise to the best sellers list, And after reading this book, you will think
alike. This novel is for all ages and all types. If the book you are searching
for, is for excitement or pleasure. The Rainmaker is a great novel and provides
a goood read. John Grisham has done his homework now do yours and read this good
book.
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