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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “While the writer is always excellent at the mystery thriller form as well as background information fo the story he writes, and this book is no exception, this one on the other hand gives a special pleasure in the history of Bologna and its detailed description and beauty. One wishes one could...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This book was good and an easy read. It was not as fast paced as the usual John Grisham novels or as intriguing and I expected some characters to be explored later in depth but they were not. What I did like is the way we got to explore a little of Italy.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Not as good as the usual Grisham, but I learned a lot about Italy. ”
Cris wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“3 men develop software to highjack a satellite orbiting the us and try to sell the software. Joel is a high priced lawyer who tries to be the broker and ends up in jail then pardoned but he president and hunted by spies from various countries ”
ML wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Great insight into Italian lifestyle and culture”
Dennis wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“entertaining.... exciting and tells me ... keep learning and upgrading urself.... no matter how old u are.... its the heart, mind and believe that matters ;)”
jsugunesh wrote this review Tuesday, April 24, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The Broker has the typical fast-paced, page-turning action that I've come to expect from Grisham. What I loved the most about this book however, was that the primary backdrop was Italy and not just D.C. I loved getting to witness the sights, sounds and language of Italy and literally felt myself being immersed in the culture like the main character was.”
Nicole wrote this review Friday, April 13, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not as convincing as some of the other Grisham work, but still kinda enjoyable. Grisham tells the story of a man who was once a big time power broker in Washington DC but now running for his life....and for some secrets.”
Haider Hussain wrote this review Monday, March 26, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good story although a little slow at times.”
Tara wrote this review Wednesday, February 29, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“While this was an enjoyable read, it certainly wasn't anything special. Grisham should stick to what he knows best, law drama, and leave the thrillers to others.
LeoDaVinci wrote this review Tuesday, February 14, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The story is centered around a character who isn't very believable, especially for someone who spent six years in solitary confinement in poor conditions. In two months, he somehow manages to turn his entire life around, regain brain faculties that hadn't been exercised before, get fit, and make us believe he's reformed. The characters surrounding Backman/Lazzeri are also not believable - a sleazy ex-President, a corrupt CIA director, an alluring language teacher that somehow manages to be a damsel in distress. All in all, if I hadn't gotten this book for just $0.25, I'd have been very disappointed.”
“The broker was the centre of attraction throughout the plot. The way he contacts his son was novel. Absolute page turner !”
malathi wrote this review Wednesday, February 8, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
