The Rainmaker The world is full of great novels.
From Sherlock Holmes to the threemusketeers. As the years progress more novels are written and moremoney is made. John Grisham is a rising star in literature. His bookshave enticed readers and has given the people something good to read. What makes his books great is that they are so realistic. He applies hispersonal law and trial knowledge into the books he writes.
What it isabout ? It was his last semester of law school. Rudy Baylor wasassigned 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 andBuddy Black.
They have been robbed by a powerful insurance company. A company with millions of dollars in assets. They have caused thesuffering of a young man. They have ruined his chances to live by notissuing their coverage that they were obligated to give. Donny Ray, sonof Dot and Buddy is dying of Lukemia, he is going to die, his chancesfor survival are over and it is a matter of months. Rudy does’nt realizethe case that has fallen into his lap until phone calls are made.
There is agreat problem, however, Rudy is broke, he hasn’t even passed his barexam yet. And will go head to head with one of America’s mostexperienced and accomplished defense attorney’s. From the beginningof the novel to the last word, Rudy is plagued with a series of mishapsand problems. When something looks bright the clouds come in and ruinthe hope. Rudy is in Luck.
As the big trial begins, he is given a judgethat is definetly on his side and 12 jury members that think the same waythat he does. After researching great benefit, the insurance company,Rudy discovers cover ups by the company. He also discovers GreatBenefits harsh way in getting rid of their numerous mistakes. n How itrelates to your audience The Trial Obviously Rudy is not stupid. Heenters all the facts he has discovered and uses them to help solidify hisposition in the minds of the jurors As the trial goes on Rudy is givenanother problem.
A beaten girl is discovered by Rudy at the hospitalduring his studying. Her husband has repeatively beaten her with analuminum softball bat. Her ankle is broken and her life is in shreds. Rudy knows that these beatings will continue if the couple divorces butthe young girl of 18 is unable to leave because she believes that she isstill in love with him. n John Grisham does not maintain one singlestory, instead he creates numerous events so that the reader does not getbored with the main story.
From minor cases to FBI investigations, JohnGrisham does a swell job in creating a global society. He shows thatlawyers have cares concerns about what is going on in the world andcontrary to popular belief, lawyers dont focus mainly on cases and theyhave lives to. Ever-since The Firm was published, in 1991, JohnGrisham has been in a creative state. His five books that followed thefirm, combine to form a total of approximately 50 million copies inprint. Why ? The answer is because his thrilling stories and intenselegal intrigue is in such a great demand.
Now in The RainmakerGrisham has weaved his talent into the storyline and has created apowerful, and at times humerous , tale of one young lawyers quest forfame,fortune and most importantly, hapiness. I am positive that thisnovel will rise to the best sellers list, And after reading this book, youwill think alike. This novel is for all ages and all types. If the book youare searching for, is for excitement or pleasure. The Rainmaker is agreat novel and provides a goood read.
John Grisham has done hishomework now do yours and read this good book.BibliographyThe Rainmaker, John Grisham.
