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The Broker (John Grisham)
 

The Broker (John Grishham)

by John Grisham

Before he was sent to federal prison for treason (among other things), Joel Backman was an extremely powerful man. Known as "the broker," Backman was a high roller--a lawyer making $10 million a year who could "open any door in Washington." That is, until he tried to broker a deal selling access to the world's most powerful satellite surveillance system to the highest bidder. When caught,... (read more)

Top tags: fiction,  legal thriller,  john grisham,  mystery,  grisham (all tags)

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Liked It

Barbra L
  • Rated 4 stars

“Aunt Ceil had been telling me about this book for awhile since I love Italy and learning the Italian language, and Karen had gotten me into J. Grisham, so when I saw it at the library, I just had to pick it up. I really enjoyed the book. Especially since it mostly took place in Italy. 'Upon his release from prison, Joel Backman is taken into "protective custody" and whisked off to Italy where he is assigned a new identity, and a tutor to help him blend in'. A great story that takes you on...”

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Didn’t Like It

to_rsk
  • Rated 2 stars

“I think Girsham as a spy author doesnt make very good. he better stick to legal/courtroom affairs. he marvels in that genre, spy novel is not his flare. there is nothing in this book, we keep on travelling in italy (and learn a bit ;)), here more about bologna.. i understand italy is a great country but its being bragged about in this novel. trust me dont touch this book if you are grisham fan you might be let down..pick up other grisham book.”

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Community:
  • Rated 3.535328 stars
Amazon:
  • Rated 3 stars
  

Newest Comments

  • Amanda

    amanda said:

    “Come and join the group Grisham Rules to discuss "The Broker" and other John Grisham books: http://www.shelfari.com/groups/12156/about”

    posted Tuesday, February 5 2008
  • Balaji M

    balaji m said:

    “Nice read and superbly written though i would have loved a better ending.”

    posted Sunday, January 27 2008
  • kapil j

    kapil j said:

    “Gosh that's the expression when i read this book.this book is for all those who love reading fast pace thriller book,it's like watching thriller movie.satisfaction gurranted go read this book.i'am waiting when this book will get converted to film on big screen.”

    posted Monday, December 31 2007
  • rosy_928 J

    rosy_928 j said:

    “wht do u think about this”

    posted Thursday, November 29 2007
  • truebytes

    truebytes said:

    “breathtaking........”

    posted Tuesday, September 25 2007
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