• The King of Torts

  • A Novel
  • By: John Grisham
  • Narrated by: Michael Beck
  • Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (2,457 ratings)

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The King of Torts

By: John Grisham
Narrated by: Michael Beck
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Publisher's summary

The office of the public defender is not known as a training ground for bright young litigators. Clay Carter has been there too long and, like most of his colleagues, dreams of a better job in a real firm. When he reluctantly takes the case of a young man charged with a random street killing, he assumes it is just another of the many senseless murders that hit DC every week.

As he digs into the background of his client, Clay stumbles on a conspiracy too horrible to believe. He suddenly finds himself in the middle of a complex case against one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, looking at the kind of enormous settlement that would totally change his life - that would make him, almost overnight, the legal profession’s newest king of torts....

©2003 Belfry Holdings, Inc. (P)2003 Random House, Inc., Random House Audio, a Division of Random House, Inc.

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A solid Grisham Novel

A good story but was a bit predictable. several times I questioned the likleyhood of this actually happening but it had me wanting to know more and find out what happens next. I did get to a point where I didn't want to know more and put it down... but like a spectacular car crash, you just can't look away. good ending but like a good novel leaves you wanting more and hopefully this is not the last we hear from some of these characters. And I really enjoy Michael Beck. of all the narrators I find him the most enjoyable.

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Another great Grisham book

This is one of my favorites so far. Running out of Grisham books to read.

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Just as good as the first time

It’s been more than a decade, and I enjoyed it, as I did the first time

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The story

I love lawyer tales and Grisham does them well. The reader was awesome as always. He’s also the best.

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Grisham shines

This book was grisham at his best. Very captivating approach to the legal system. Ofcourse I think the ending could have been a lot different. However I definitely recommend it.

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King Of Torts

Good story and I learned alot about the Tort system. Kept me interested through out the book. I was somewhat disappointed with the ending. Perhaps a sequel?

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Average for Grisham

I've read pretty much everything Grisham has written, and this one gets an "average" from me. That said, if you think mass tort lawyers are a smarmy bunch, then you'll probably enjoy this book, as it certainly reinforces that notion. I enjoyed this book.

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The King of Torts

Very interesting and educational. The story seems to draw you in to the web that is built by the main character in such a way that you almost become the King of Torts yourself.

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Entertaining book

This book was somewhat transparent but gave me an education on tort law as well.

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Another Great Grishom Book

The reader is excellent!!! It's worth it just to hear him. The book is great too. Characters are well developed, believable and likeable. While not alot of "action", it will keep your attention and keep you entertained.

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