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 - "A lot of truth in this story..." as Grisham saysAt the end of this novel there is an author's note in which Grisham says "...there is a lot of truth in this story. As long as private money is allowed in judicial elections we will see competing interests fight for seats on the bench." This book definitely feeds into Grisham's commentary on the election process of some judges. However, the way the book is plotted out I never quite cared for any of the characters as they were one dimensional and the ending was very abrupt and did not mesh well with the storyline. There was a letdown that the book gave more insight on how to run a dirty campaign if you have the money and connections instead of a legal thriller that Grisham is known for. Rating:  - Excellent gritty taleIntelligent, thought-provoking, and well-told thriller grounded firmly in the political landscape around us. Definitely worth a read, as it will ignite thought and conversation for a while afterward. Rating: - The AppealThis book was excellent, very fast-paced. I got mad at myself when I got sleepy because I wanted to keep reading!! Rating: - A good start deteriorating into a boring end ...I read most of Grisham's book. He is a good story teller, if he chooses to. This one has a good start. I would say the first 1/3 has a plot that has promises to a great story. Nonetheless, the second and rest of the book simply lets all the leads drop to a boring dead end: there is no fight on the Judge campaign, there is no twist in Carl's manipulating of the share price. There is no threat on the Paton's lives. The final plot on Ron's son provides ingredient for high drama, but instead Grisham just let it pass. So there is no final courtroom battle, no vindication by the small folks, and no 'expected' downfall of Krane and Carl. As a reader, I read the first 1/3 with interest expecting a lot of intrigue, consipiracy and even murder but at the end I close the book with total disappointment. The hours spent on the book is not even entertainment. Grisham has made his millions. He probably just wants to write for his own pleasure but probably not to the pleasure of his fans, however. Rating:  - Clarion Call For Judicial ReformIt would be very easy to dismiss this book as being too predictable, with very black and white characters. Although you hope one of them would step out of character for a moment, you know they probably won't. But the value of this book is in its appeal for revamping how judges get their positions. Without appointments, seats can virtually be purchased, and judges essentially owned. This book very clearly shows how special interests can pervert our legal system, making a mockery of law and reason. What looks wise, having a system where inept judges can be replaced in eight years, has many shortcomings. Then again, so can appointments.
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