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The Associate

John Grisham
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The Associate

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

Book Brief

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John Grisham

The Associate

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

373

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Associate by John Grisham follows a young law school graduate who is coerced into taking a high-paying job at a prestigious law firm. Under duress, the individual navigates a complex world of legal and ethical challenges while attempting to extricate themselves from a dangerous predicament.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

81,846 ratings

62%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

John Grisham’s The Associate offers a tense legal thriller that captures readers with its fast-paced plot and gripping courtroom drama. Reviewers praise its engaging narrative and well-developed characters. However, some criticize it for being formulaic and lacking depth in comparison to Grisham’s earlier works. Overall, it remains an enjoyable read for fans of legal fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Associate?

Readers who enjoy legal thrillers with high-stakes courtroom drama and corporate intrigue would find The Associate by John Grisham compelling. Fans of Grisham's earlier works like The Firm or Scott Turow's Presumed Innocent will appreciate the suspenseful legal machinations and fast-paced narrative.

4.0

81,846 ratings

62%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

373

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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