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The Partner
- Narrated by: Frank Muller
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Crime Fiction
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Publisher's Summary
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.
Critic Reviews
"A narrative triumph and a stylish joy, this novel has me gasping for more" ( Daily Telegraph)
"One terrific book–smart, fast, stingingly satiric, and almost criminally entertaining" ( Entertainment Weekly)
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- Cheryl
- 05-14-15
The Partner
As usual John Grisham delivers hours of enjoyment. I really liked the way he allows the detail of the story to be rolled out slowly. I was able to see in my mind the various places and happenings in my mind as I listened and I adored the accents used by the narrator. Loved it.
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- Mrs W A Conn
- 10-24-16
John Grisham does it again
Brilliant plot, suspense and what an ending. Good narration. True Grisham style with excellent crafting of tale. Highly recommend it.
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- jo johnston
- 10-05-15
Book ruined by an over dramatic narrator
It was hard to like this book with such and over dramatic narrator. It is a book filled with suspense, but it is over done to the point of distraction.
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- Jeyda Heselton
- 09-15-15
Gripping story, poor performance
Loved John Grisham's work as usual but the narrator spoke like a Hollywood film trailer throughout.
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- Lindy SH
- 07-11-16
Corruption with a twist
Very clever plot
Twists and turns throughout the story to keep the reader interested
Introduces corruption by legal professions
Espionage, romance, friendship and loss, interesting read.
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- Steve S.
- 12-02-15
Easy listening and gripping story
From start to finish the book roles along with a slow, methodical pace. It's an easy listen without too many surprises. I loved the dulcet tones of the narrator which in many ways made the listening experience more enjoyable. If you love Grisham novels, this will not disappoint you, if you are new to the author, it's certainly one of his easier read/slistens
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- Miss Bojana Zizek
- 09-28-21
brilliant story telling by Grisham!
narrator was a bit dull but Grisham can tell a story like nobody else! Pure bliss with twists and turns and laughter galore
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- Anand
- 09-12-21
Horrific performance
It’s like watching a 8 hour movie trailer. I’m probably going to buy the other book just to find out what happens. Can’t face the performance. It so bad.
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- S. Christie
- 07-12-21
5 stars until that ending
A fabulous book up until the ending which just didn’t make sense. Left me frustrated, and which many questions. It really did spoil the book for me.
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- simon
- 06-05-21
Great book, couldn't stop listening to it.
Would make a great TV series, great story, a classic. Defiantly one of Grisham best
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- John
- 04-28-21
Turgid
Apparent from quite soon after starting there would be no surprises, reinforced as the story ground on. Lifeless characters manipulating a commercialised legal system. Didn't finish it.
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- stu more
- 11-11-21
What an intriguing story
Love John Grisham stories. This one is a little difficult at the beginning laying out the story but then it’s intriguing, suspenseful and ticks along nicely. And such a surprise ending
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- Anonymous User
- 04-01-21
Great story, shame about the ending
Loved the story, found it in the vein of Jeffrey Archer. Really good story line, told well and the narration was spot on. Was recommending it to friends until I got to the end. Crap ending - really predictable, disappointing and I thought sloppy. Any ending would have been better. Left a really bad taste after such a good story otherwise.
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- Kelly
- 12-17-20
Another great Grisham Novel
Great book - you just never know where his books are going to end up - never predictable. I always enjoy Frank Muller’s narration and love hearing the US Southern accents.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-06-20
Captivating
Another great story. Such an intelligent story line! Very addictive & the reader’s voice is very easy to listen to.
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- Linda
- 05-19-19
Dream sequence
Love the narrator’s nuances and how he kept himself so involved with the journey. Grisham has allowed this novel to be such a smooth journey for Patrick. Too neat and tidy in so many respects although for that reason I was always waiting for the axe to fall. Eva’s potential to keep the money and disappear was kept from being a forgone conclusion for me because of the way everything went so smoothly. Congratulations Grisham you’ve done it again 👍🏻
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- Owen
- 03-24-18
Dissapointed in the ending.
Certainly not a book I would recommend or read again. The story line good but lost its way.
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- David
- 03-19-18
John Grisham at his Best to Date
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Certainly it is an enthralling tale. Some bough down in legalities, not this one. I have been concerned that we are about to be hit with more and more courtroom drama, well some is there, but only as an integral part. There is a fabric of undisclosed tale which takes it's grand time in letting you know just what is ahead. Simply. you cannot take this book for granted.
What other book might you compare The Partner to, and why?
No I don't see a copy here, maybe after awhile I might, but not now as I have only just finished the story, it will continue to roll over me for yet a long while. Its a grand taste lingering on the tongue like a good sauce of a Christmas pudding.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Not so much scenes as interludes, the up close conversations were masterful, the first presiding judge in private discussion is presented indeed as a judge with sharp, careful, deep delving, mind. He was one not to miss anything, he did it with style. The lady of the book just grabs one, especially as she is never fully described, like Mona Lisa, she leaves you wondering, yes what ....?
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Oh yes the laughs are there, no cries even with the finale. This is not a Wodehouse volume, no it gave my grey matter a stir to weigh up, to try to penetrate beyond the next little while, to hold things for a moment or two and try to take in just what you think maybe happening here.
Any additional comments?
Yes as a audio book you don't have the eye strain, especially if like me you may "read" during the long night hours. But add to this lazy pleasure, the skill of the narrator, they can easily make or break the tale. The inflection or tone on a throw away phrase or word so often makes a mighty impact that so often builds the fiber of the tome. I love a good voice.
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- Joanna
- 11-01-16
Crap ending
Ever listened to The Hunchback of Notre Dame? Great characterisation and plot , long story with super bad ending. Ok Grisham is not Hugo, but this book shares the same problem. I would have preferred a Disney ending. I feel I wasted my time. Won't bother reading another Grisham now. I'm sure he won't mind.