Possibly the most famous of Grisham’s books and about the last one I have to read, The Firm was also a big film in the 90’s. I went to the cinema to see it, but don’t remember that much as I was too busy sucking face with my first girlfriend at the time.
The novel is typically Grisham. All legal then turning into a fast-paced thriller. A young lawyer gets a deal he can’t resist to join a small legal firm which turns out to have a few skeletons in the closet. Going through the novel I couldn’t help picturing Tom Cruise as the central character – I think he was a good choice for the film.
It’s hard to say any more without giving up the plot. It’s well-written, well-structured and well-paced. The dialogue is good and if you’ve read any other Grisham novels then you’ll know what to expect. I just wish he’d stick to the legal thrillers and dispense with books like A Painted House.
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