Nov 21, 2023jimg2000 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Nov 06, 2015
Unlike Michael Connelly’s Lincoln Lawyer, Rudd Esq. ran his law office in a bullet proof van. He was a self-righteous defense lawyer fighting for alleged criminals, especially for little guys and friends against the powerful…
Mar 07, 2023dissymissylessy rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
" by the time wilson takes the stand and is sworn in, the jurors are suspicious. for the occasion he's wearing what he always wears---grimy jeans with lots of holes, battered combat boots, a green t-shirt proclaiming the greatness of some…
May 31, 2021Cidherman rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
THE ROUGE LAWYER was yet another thoroughly enjoyable read from prolific author, John Grisham. I am a big fan of courtroom dramas and legal thrillers. This book reads more like a "slice of life" taken from a period of time, in the life…
Jun 20, 2020brigpa1 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is a definite step up from the latest few JG's novels. I really liked it and could not wait to get back to it. It is reminiscent of his early books and I hope there are more with this same main character.
May 21, 2020TigerMO rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This novel is written in six parts. Each part is a standalone story, yet there are some crossovers in characters. I didn’t like that organizational style. Otherwise, I would have given the book a 5-star rating. I’d rather read a single…
I borrowed this book and was dismayed that throughout the whole book some borrower decided to "proof" it with his/her pencil. I think they were looking for trite, hackneyed expressions. It was distracting as they continued this behaviour…
Feb 24, 2018Jogr77 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this somewhat different book style. Fast paced, several stories going on. Intrigue and mystery. One of the more enjoyable and interesting Grisham novels. You want to see what happens to the different characters and stories.
Dec 22, 2017Liselara rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
I haven't read a Grisham novel for years and now I remember why. I picked up Rogue Lawyer and it's all mini-scenes. I quit after the second section; I realized that this is more of a graphic novel (comic book). Clearly he's successful…
Nov 28, 2017bibliobrute rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Counsel Sebastain Rudd, a divorced criminal defense lawyer in the city, operates not from his downtown loft, but from a bulletproof, well furnished and MOBILE (death threats, and attempts) cargo van, where he defends some real characters…
Sep 08, 2017lpreston214 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Sebastian Rudd is a street lawyer who takes on the toughest cases and the roughest clients. Need an accused child killer defended? He's your man. Jury tampering, bribery and extortion are all in Rudd's playbook. In this novel, several…
Aug 14, 2017alex_373 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Nothing too outstanding, but a quick-paced read that can be read again and again. I like bringing this book on vacations and long car rides, as it's just enough to keep me entertained but not particularly riveting.
Jul 14, 2017trcookIIImddmd rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My favorite Grisham lawyer. Sebastian has no illusions about cops. Unlike the false narrative of cops being such wonderful, caring, keepers of the peace, the truth is that too many of them are barnyard bullies: hugely obese, shaven…
Feb 06, 2017pgfollett rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Paralleling exactly recent developments in the US legal system, Grisham gives us a scathing view of how unfair it really is. The defence is not the only side to take advantage of dirty tricks. Minorities and socially marginalized folk…
Jan 27, 2017reader10000 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I was ready to give up after the 2nd story, then I read again, some of the reviews here, and after a week, decided to read on. Bad decision. While Sebastian Rudd may be good at his profession, he is such a dislikable character I was…
Dec 29, 2016tjdickey rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
At first, the plot seemed a bit diffuse, more a set of short stories, but the details dovetailed in a generally satisfying manner. The overall writing style is crisp and snappy in dialogue - Grisham actually seems to having a *lot* of fun…
Nov 25, 2016singasong70 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Formulaic to some extent, hates cops, prediliction for blood sports which as a (trauma) nurse, I find particularly apalling not to mention how easily he switches between what's moral and what's immoral; greases palms with silver when it's…
Nov 10, 2016ashusur rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Gripping and simulating. I left everything I was doing to finish this. There were different cases and their background was very vivid but they finished very quickly.
Sep 08, 2016swheeler89 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Not a typical Grisham novel. More of a collection of short stories. If you are patient enough, he tries to tie them together. Intriguing character, entertaining read - just not what I've come to expect from Grisham.
Jul 21, 2016Jamaka_88 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is a very entertaining book from beginning to end-more like main characters in many short stories. Can't say I like the ending but considering the main character's life, I understand it.
I haven't given much thought to those who…
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