The Rainmaker 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 Trial Obviously 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.
Bibliography
The Rainmaker, John Grisham.
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