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The Brethren

By: John Grisham
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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They call themselves the Brethren: three disgraced former judges doing time in a Florida federal prison.

One was sent up for tax evasion. Another, for skimming bingo profits. And the third, for a career-ending drunken joyride.

Meeting daily in the prison law library, taking exercise walks in their boxer shorts, these judges-turned-felons can reminisce about old court cases, dispense a little jailhouse justice, and contemplate where their lives went wrong.

Or they can use their time in prison to get very rich --very fast. And so they sit, sprawled in the prison library, furiously writing letters, fine-tuning a wickedly brilliant extortion scam ... while events outside their prison walls begin to erupt.

A bizarre presidential election is holding the nation in its grips--and a powerful government figure is pulling some very hidden strings. For the Brethren, the timing couldn't be better. Because they've just found the perfect victim...

Don’t miss John Grisham’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM, coming soon!

©2000 Belfrey Holdings, Inc. (P)2000 Random House, Inc. Legal Thriller & Suspense Law Thriller Crime Fiction Florida

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Compelling Plot • Unpredictable Twists • Excellent Narration • Clever Storyline • Witty Humor • Dramatic Reading

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Have enjoyed every Grisham book I've read, and this one is no exception. Although I am also sad to hear that the narrator is no longer with us, I have listed to two books he has narrated and find his style somewhat irritating. He does a great job when using the southern drawl for characters, but the narrative can drive you nuts. The book overcomes the narration, and remember, it's only my opinion.

Good Book - Didn't care for the narrator

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The story is classic Grisham in its own right. And Frank Muller's narration is an excellent blending of the story and the presentation.

A Fun Listen

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

No. Narrator drove me nuts.

How could the performance have been better?

Every single sentence does not require the drama that the narrator seems unable to let go of. If this book wasn't so good, I would have dropped it in a heartbeat.

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

Laughed the whole way through.

Any additional comments?

Love this book. My favorite Grisham to date. It was funny, interesting, and engaging.

Favorite Grisham

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It got to be confusing. Wish something would have happened to the 3 at the end with greater control in place

Teddies powers behind the scenes!

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my wife and I enjoyed it very much!! From beginning to mid way, we were wondering how the two worlds would connect!

twists and turns

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Very engaging that had a lot going on all at the same time!! Forced me to pay attention!!
Good story!!

Catchy

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didnt see the twists and turns coming till they smack you in the face great story.

Great Novel

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A little outside the norm for John Grisham, but a hanging storyline. Great narration.

Good stuff!

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The narrator made this story hard to listen. An airy voice suggests each sentence is a 'mistery to solve' - quite exhausting.

nice story, bad reading

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The story never went anywhere and the ending was beyond sub par. As a Grisham fan, I can't recommend this one.

Not one of his better novels

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