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 enlarge | Author: John Grisham
Publisher: Doubleday
Category: Book
List Price: $27.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  454 reviews
Sales Rank: 1209
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.3
ISBN: 0385515049
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780385515047
ASIN: 0385515049
Publication Date: January 29, 2008
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 How much for a judge? October 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having lived in the US for almost five years I felt that a main reason why it is one of the best countries on the planet is the separation of powers. This great gift, however, is not a given, and is constantly under threat. An example is to appoint judges with a clear political agenda, thereby mixing the legislative and judicial branches, whereas judges should solely uphold the law. The Appeal, which deals with the meddling with the judicial branch of government is therefore close to my heart. Overall, the story is quite believable. If organizations that help you buy a judge don't exist already, they will certainly be there in future. The characters are described in great detail, which helps making this into a 500-page book. As the characters are mostly 1-dimensional a lot of this could have been left out though. In spite of that weakness I enjoyed reading the book a lot and never felt bored while reading it.
 Good return from Grisham October 13, 2008
I caveat this review with the mention that I read very few books of fiction. When I do I prefer Grisham style business/law stories.
The book had a very slow start for my taste, but about half way in I started to get very interested. I will concur with another reviewer that Grisham rather abruptly ends the story....much faster than he started it. Would have liked more details on how things went down in the end.
It is a good read for the simple fact that much of his story really does play out in states and counties around America. Scary thought that makes we want to be more aware of the real life political races in my back yard.
I enjoyed the book but be prepared for a few boring chapters as he lays out the history. Worth it in the end though.
The Appeal by John Grisham October 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the best book John Grisham has written. Everyone should read it now. Certainly before 11/4. It's not only a page turner but also a thought provoker.
 Good story, poor delivery October 9, 2008
The story has a good premise. But there is no carry through. There are card-board bad guys, plenty of victims, but no protagonist. Just bad guys and victims.
Palin? October 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The rise of this judge reminds me an AWFUL lot of Palin's recent entry to the political scene. Out of nowhere, with a wholesome background and almost no political experience, she gets propped up by the good ol' senator and a smarmy political team...hmmm...did McCain read this?
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