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 #1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER • The iconic legal thriller that launched the career of America’s favorite storyteller, hailed as “an absolute master” (The Washington Post)

“[An] ingenious man-in-the-middle thriller.”—Entertainment Weekly

Mitch McDeere has worked hard to get where he is: third in his class at Harvard Law. Aggressively recruited by all the top firms, and initially headed for Wall Street, Mitch surprises everyone by joining Bendini, Lambert & Locke, a very private, very rich tax firm in Memphis. Mitch and his wife, Abby, move to Tennessee and quickly settle into their new life: they’re young, happy, and on the fast track. Or so they think.

Soon, though, Mitch senses trouble: two of the partners die in a suspicious diving accident off Grand Cayman; the firm’s management is overly proud of the fact that no one has ever resigned; and security measures at the firm, even for a company with billionaire clients, are more than a little stringent. Then, suddenly, Mitch’s vague suspicions come to life.

The FBI has the lowdown on Mitch’s firm and needs his help. Now Mitch is caught between a rock and a hard place. The FBI will bust him if he doesn’t cooperate, and the firm will kill him if he does. There’s no way out.

Or is there?

The story continues in The Exchange, the “breathtaking” (The Wall Street Journal) sequel to The Firm! Crime Thrillers Suspense Thriller & Suspense Law Wall Street

Critic reviews

“Grisham is an absolute master.”—The Washington Post

“Taut, fast and relentless . . . a ride worth taking.”—San Francisco Chronicle

“Keeps the reader hooked . . . from the creepy first chapters . . . to the vise-tightening midsection and on to the take-the money-and-run finale.”—The Wall Street Journal

“Irresistable . . . seizes the reader on the opening page and propels him through 400 more.”—Newsweek

“[An] ingenious man-in-the-middle thriller.”—Entertainment Weekly

“Reads like a whirlwind.”—Chicago Tribune
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If you could sum up The Firm in three words, what would they be?

Enjoyed the characters and the stamina portrayed by the characters

What did you like best about this story?

Good beats evil

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Enjoyed it all

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Neither

Any additional comments?

Enjoyed the relationship between Mitch and his brother

Good interesting story

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I was unsure whether or not to listen to this book as I love the film and didn't want to spoil that. However the plot is different enough that while you can recognise elements from the film it still has plenty of unexpected plot lines to keep you enthralled. I'm know happy to say that I thoroughly enjoyed both the film AND the book. Highly recommended.

Different to the screenplay

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I've enjoyed a number of John Grisham books, but this has to be the best. It's a riveting story that kept me listening and returning to the recording as I couldn't wait to find out what happens next. The corruption described is shocking but, sadly, is believable. I was kept in suspense throughout by this juggernaut of a story.
The reader does a grand job.

Shocking but terrific story

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This book is great if you want an easy listen which holds your interest. An exceptional law graduate unwittingly does a deal with the devil in the guise of a controlling, corrupt law firm. To add to his woes, the FBI are investigating them and try to threaten/bully him into becoming a mole/whistleblower. Stuck between a rock and a hard place, with his life and the life of his wife at stake, he has to play a clever game to extricate himself.

I bought the book because I enjoyed the film and had not read any Grisham before. Despite there being many differences between the plot of the book and film, I enjoyed the book greatly and will be reading more of the author's work. A well-narrated, enjoyable listen.

Entertaining

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What did you like most about The Firm?

a really enjoyable experience great film and amazing lying in the sun listening to a good book and not even having to turn the page. The story teller Scott Brick has a great tone to his voice.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Tom Cruise played a good part in the film and the same in the story sometimes we want more, then realise we dont need it all.

What does Scott Brick bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

He makes the story work.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

no

Any additional comments?

looking forward to my next book but which one should i choose :))

a really enjoyable experience

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