The Appeal: John Grisham

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La Apelación cuenta la historia del litigio de un pueblo perdido en Misisipi contra una empresa química acusada de contaminar descaradamente la tierra, y por consecuencia, el agua potable por años. Arranca con la sentencia del juzgado local y sigue con la impecable estrategia que sigue el dueño de la compañía para revertir el veredicto en la corte suprema del estado. What I really like about Grisham's books is that he always manages to expose the selfish hearts of his characters. He includes their motives and thoughts and lays them bare. It's uncomfortable reading at times because no one wants their deepest feelings plastered on their foreheads. Yet, Grisham's characters are so alive that it's easy to feel the things they would have been feeling, if they existed. I suppose, that's what makes a good story-teller and Grisham is one of the best.

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The moneymen on the other side of the courtroom were not chewing their nails and were not particularly worried about bankruptcy, though it had been discussed. Krane Chemical had plenty of cash and profits and assets, but it also had hundreds of potential plaintiffs waiting like vultures to hear what the world was about to hear. A crazy verdict, and the lawsuits would fly. Inspired by cases and testimony, Grisham began writing for fun in the wee hours of the morning before going to work. His debut novel, A Time to Kill, was published in 1989, while his second novel, The Firm (1991), was received well, selling more than seven million copies. The judge closed his eyes and let loose a deep, satisfying sigh. He smiled a happy, nervous smile of enormous relief, almost disbelief, and finally said, “Round up the lawyers.” People were hurrying into the courthouse from all directions when the Paytons parked on the street behind it. They stayed in the car for a moment, still holding hands. For four months they had tried not to touch each other anywhere near the courthouse. Someone was always watching. Maybe a juror or a reporter. It was important to be as professional as possible. The novelty of a married legal team surprised people, and the

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Upon graduating from law school, Grisham started practicing law, with a focus on criminal defense and personal injury litigation.

In the history of the United States, only four active federal judges have been murdered. Judge Raymond Fawcett has just become number five. His body is found in his remote lakeside cabin. There is no sign of forced entry or struggle. Just two dead bodies: Judge Fawcett and his young secretary. And one large, state-of-the-art, extremely secure safe, opened and emptied. In the immortal words of MR. Gekko "greed is good". No matter how much you have you always need more. Suspicions are easy enough, but proof seems impossible. The man is brilliant, patient, and always one step ahead of law enforcement. He is the most cunning of all serial killers. He knows forensics, police procedure, and most important: he knows the law.