It was a joy to see a new novel by a well-known author with the same title as my own novel. It was a joy to read, and I hope John Grisham gets a chance to read my own book some day. So here's to John, a fine writer:
Grisham has once again done a masterful job of creating a most interesting and highly readable story in The Litigators. Above all Grisham is a great story teller, and he does not disappoint his readers in his latest offering. As usual he has cast a fanciful group of lawyers, though not the powerhouses we often see in Grisham's stories, but instead a pair of ne'er-do-wells who whimsically stumble their way through this wonderfully imaginative legal thriller.
I use the word "thriller" advisedly because the biggest thrill is watching these laughably slick legal shysters scheme their way into a massive legal black hole. In the end, however, this pathetic duo become almost lovable for their Quixotic march towards inevitable disaster in the courtroom at the hands of the typical legal giants who are called upon to defend major products liability cases like this one. I almost hoped that this unlikely pair somehow, in spite of themselves, might find a way to pull off a miracle victory for their equally unappealing clients, if only because such a result is so unexpected.
You'll have to read the book to find out, but there are a few little twists at the end to keep the reader guessing. I recommend The Litigators to anyone looking for a good, fun read.
