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I don't know how The Partner by John Grisham has escaped me for so long as this is one of his earlier books. It has the action packed, conspiracy laden plot that we have come to expect from him. I read this 480 page book in less than 24 hours. While it was entertaining and suspenseful, I knew it was impossible for one character to have everything figured out. Patrick Lanigan is a partner in a law firm in Biloxi Mississippi when he is killed in a fiery car crash. He is burned beyond recognition, and his remains are cremated and then buried. But when several weeks later, 90 million dollars goes missing from his law firm, Patrick becomes the chief suspect. Four and a half years later, Patrick is discovered living in Brazil, and is captured and tortured by some disreputable characters who are working on behalf of the companies that were bilked of their millions, including two insurance companies. Patrick does have the money, although he doesn't know the exact location of it. But he also knows a terribly powerful secret that can bring many people crashing down if the information was to be made public. The Partner becomes a literary game of chess as Patrick uses this information while bargaining with the FBI, the Justice Department and Harrison County Law Enforcement. But while The Partner is entertaining, it is totally unbelievable. First, Lanihan has managed the almost perfect crime, and there are just too many coincidences to be realistic. He becomes an expert at disappearing, becomes proficient in a new language, masters electronic surveillance, tackles offshore banking, learns to hide money, creates gasoline bombs, and a host of other skills. I'm not sure that Lanigan was even likable, and when the book ended with a shocker, I wasn't sure if I was glad or sad for Patrick. In fact, there weren't a whole lot of likable characters in The Partner, except for maybe Sandy McDermott, who was Lanigan's college friend and served as his lawyer. So if you're looking for something with lots of action and some twists and turns, The Partner is vintage Grisham. But don't expect it to be believable. It's more a light, summer beach book than a work of great literature.Read full review
It took a very talented writer to come up with this story. Patrick was so disgusted when his law partners conspired to fire him after making him a partner in the firm. Patrick stumbled upon the fact that his partners were making an under the table deal with a client. Their client was stealing big time from the government. Patrick plans to embezzle the money his partners are allowing a client to steal. But first he has a fiery crash into a ravine and is thought to be burned beyond recognition. The story goes on and on. His plans hit a major bump when Eva, the love of his life disappears.
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Does John Grisham ever write a bad book? The Partner has drama, mystery and romance. Once you start reading it will be hard to put the book down. I find nothing bad about The Partner.
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I'm enjoying this book so far. It is very interesting right from the start of the first chapter. They start it off in South America trying to chase down the main character. I have not gotten too far in book since I have only had it for a month. It is easy to read & enjoyable story. I have read many John Grisham books & can't wait to finish The Partner. I recommend reading Grisham books for the great storylines & adventourous places he writes about. Always enjoyable to read!!
Great author - I have all his books
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