The Partner

A Novel

By: John Grisham

Narrated by: Frank Muller

Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • Once he was a well-liked, well-paid young partner in a thriving Mississippi law firm. Then Patrick Lanigan stole ninety million dollars from his own firm—and ran for his life.

They watched Danilo Silva for days before they finally grabbed him. He was living alone, a quiet life on a shady street in Brazil; a simple life in a modest home, certainly not one of luxury. Certainly no evidence of the fortune they thought he had stolen. He was much thinner and his face had been altered. He spoke a different language, and spoke it very well. But Danilo had a past with many chapters.

Four years earlier he had been Patrick Lanigan, a young partner in a prominent Biloxi law firm. He had a pretty wife, a new daughter, and a bright future. Then one cold winter night Patrick was trapped in a burning car and died a horrible death. When he was buried his casket held nothing more than his ashes.

From a short distance away, Patrick watched his own burial. Then he fled. Six weeks later, a fortune was stolen from his ex-law firm's offshore account. And Patrick fled some more. But they found him.

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©1997 John Grisham (P)1997 Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House Inc.

Another interesting ride...

What did you love best about The Partner?

As usual, a good plot, lovable and despicable characters, and a good pace.

What did you like best about this story?

I like John Grisham's attention to detail, which makes his stories more plausible than maybe they SHOULD be! I get annoyed when, as I'm reading or listening to a book I find myself saying "but that doesn't make sense! He/she could've just....", or "that's so far-fetched - no one would ever do that!", or "come on - that's just WAY too much of a coincidence..." Grisham never makes me question plot points.

Which character – as performed by Frank Muller – was your favorite?

The main character, Patrick/Danilo was my favorite. Grisham always does a great job of developing his main character and makes you root for him - even if you suspect he might be a "bad guy".

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There was a moment that moved me to profanity, but I can't reveal that moment hear, as it would spoil the book for future listeners.

Any additional comments?

I almost hate to admit my love for John Grisham's books, because they are USUALLY - ultimately - predictable. But by the time the prediction comes true, I am so fully invested in the story, I'm relieved that the story resolves as I'd hoped. Note the emphasis on usually...

Best partner I ever had.

This puppy grabs you from the get-go and never ever lets go. The story has more twists and turns than a 50's junior high sock hop. A great story blended with a variety of engaging characters. Bizarre but believable. Every time you think you have it figured out Grisham ties another knot in your brain. Had me going the whole way. A must read.

Spellbinding

In this book the author takes us through a devious plot so well crafted that you find surprises on allmost every second page.
The narrator is crystal clear and the slight variation of accent and tone makes it very easy to follow even for someone who has not got English as their first language.

Shitty ending

Surprise endings are fine, but this one sucked. A sequel wherein all live happily ever after is now required.

too bad the ending was so transparent.

It would have been more surprising if it ended the opposite way. still a very good book.

To fly so high end up in the ground

Would you consider the audio edition of The Partner to be better than the print version?

Have never read the book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Partner ?

the moment when he explained and all came together

Which character – as performed by Frank Muller – was your favorite?

the main character.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes it definitely blew my mind.

Any additional comments?

YES not to self ,MY listeners did like the way this book ended.

wow

This novel was wonderfully entertaining. It shows the true talent of both John grisham as a writer, and Frank Muller as narrator. It's truly brought to life. I know grisham has more books like this in him, the question is when will he prove it?

Trusts Violated

Excellent examples of the old truth “What you send around comes around”. Violations of trust.

great until ending

loved it all the way til the ending, come onnn how can you leave us hanging like that?!

Not quite, but still a great listen

The protagonist is done to perfection and the intricately timed plot kept me interested. I love the narrator and can only criticize Eva's development. She was not as real, not as known -- which is actually part of the plot, I'm sure. Ultimately, the listener is left wondering without adequate guideposts.She didn't evolve in an organic way that allows the reader to fill in the great post-novel void. Still,the book is well worth it. My favorite Grisholm is still The Last Jurror. That was a tremendous book. The Partner is about 89 per cent of what the Last Jurror is, and that's pretty darn good, actually.