They kidnapped him in a small town in Brazil. He had changed his name and his appearance, but they were sure they had their man. Four years before, he had been called Patrick S. Lanigan. He had died in a car crash in February 1992. His gravestone lay in a cemetery in Biloxi, Mississippi. He had been a partner at an up and coming law firm, had a pretty wife, a new daughter, and a bright future. Six weeks after his death, $90 million had disappeared from the law firm. It was then that his partners knew he was still alive. (20040922)
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Literary slugger John Grisham's The Partner is a story about--surprise!--a lawyer in trouble. Patrick Lanigan had been a young partner in a prominent Southern law firm. He had a beautiful wife, a new baby girl, and a bright future. Then one winter night Patrick was trapped in a burning car; the casket they buried held nothing but ashes.
A short distance away, Patrick watched his own burial then fled. A fortune was stolen from his ex-firm's offshore account. And Patrick ran, covering his tracks the whole way.
But, now, they've found him. --Peter Ducasse --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thoroughly enjoyed the Partner. It has more twists and turns than a very twisty thing! I was kept guessing right until the end as to what was going to be revealed next. Definetely Grisham at his best. Go out and buy it!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This was the first John Grisham I have ever read and I have to say that it was brilliant from start to finish. I have never read a book that was so difficult to put down. An ingenious plot and superb writing made this an incredible story.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Luke Passman
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This was the first Grisham book i read and i have now read 3 of his books and i can firmly say that this still is my favouite. And definatly one of his best books. This book has your attention from the off set! The first few chapters are amazing! Grisham is vivid with his description but doesn't dewell on it. There isn't a slow chapter anywhere in the book, something new is always being unvealed to keep you interested. The overall plot of the book is amazing. Some might say the ending was weak i thought it was good, as long as you don't try to sit down and figure it out. If you just sit back and read the book you will be amazed by what happens and you will have the book finished in no time. A truely great book
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The same old Grisham. The master of the yarn, but this time a little different. He's not in the courtroom this time - no. There is a lawyer involved, or rather an ex lawyer, but this time he's on the run. He flees from country to country and the people chasing him catch.... well that would be telling wouldn't it. Suffice to say the book is classic Grisham, at his best spinning a yarn without an awful lot going on. It's gripping and the ending well.... that would be telling too.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Peter
Format:Paperback
I was first introduced into the amazing world of John Grisham after a friend of mine recommended it. The Partner is the fourth in the series that I have read and I found it as good if not better than the last three. I now own most of his books so I'll have no shortage of reading material for the next few weeks. From the opening paragraphs of The Partner I was hooked and couldn't put it down. I found myself hoping that Patrick would somehow manage to get out of jail and ride of into the sunset with his beatiful Brazilian girlfriend. I was thoroughly confused by the last few pages as it contradicted everything I saw throughout the book and came to the conclusion that the ending had been hurried to meet a deadline or Grisham had been toying with more than one outsome. For me, if the last chapter had been left off, or changed, it would have been a five star read. I would advise anyone, whether or not you are already a fan of Grishams books to read this. I guarantee that you'll love it!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Mezzanine
Format:Paperback
Riveted from the back-page blurb to the final line, I read cover to cover in about six hours. The story does not let up for a moment and although Grisham always drops hints and clues as to where it's going you never know how, why, where or the end until you get there. Told in a bare, undescriptive and characteristically no-nonsense style, Patrick Lanigan's 'crime' proves to be anything but and the intricacies and loopholes of the law are dealt with masterfully. This book is excellent, excellent, excellent and all the characters are completely believable. There were a few typographical errors, not that that is particularly important, but I couldn't believe that such a large print-run let them through (this was in the Arrow edition, 1997).
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the most disappointingly irritating John Grisham novel I have read so far. The writing is Grisham's usual - no complaints over style - but the plot is awful.
Patrick is a criminal who faked his own death and stole $90 million from his employer, yet he is the star of the show and we are meant to sympathise, despite learning relatively little about how or why he did it until fairly late on. He's now been caught, and the book tells the story of his attempts to get away with it.
Forget what I said earlier. The style is awful. Almost the entire plot is played out as dialogue. Between Patrick and his lawyer, Patrick and his judge, the FBI and the victims etc. As such there is no action at all beyond the first chapter. Everything is people talking about events in the past.
And finally, the end, while set up to be the traditional Grisham conclusion, suddenly departs from that track at the last second leaving the reader feeling unfulfilled. There's no hint whatsoever that this is what's coming.
So overall this gets three stars from me. It's entertaining from the point of view that you keep reading because you want to know all the details, but infuriating because of the points above.
Patrick is a criminal who faked his own death and stole $90 million from his employer, yet he is the star of the show and we are meant to sympathise, despite learning relatively little about how or why he did it until fairly late on. He's now been caught, and the book tells the story of his attempts to get away with it.
Forget what I said earlier. The style is awful. Almost the entire plot is played out as dialogue. Between Patrick and his lawyer, Patrick and his judge, the FBI and the victims etc. As such there is no action at all beyond the first chapter. Everything is people talking about events in the past.
And finally, the end, while set up to be the traditional Grisham conclusion, suddenly departs from that track at the last second leaving the reader feeling unfulfilled. There's no hint whatsoever that this is what's coming.
So overall this gets three stars from me. It's entertaining from the point of view that you keep reading because you want to know all the details, but infuriating because of the points above.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
One of the best John Grisham book I have ever read, fast paced has you gripped from the first page
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Classic Grisham
We all know the legal backdrop, but this tale has a slightly different angle, with a bit of mystery and suspense. Read more
Published 7 days ago by sparky72
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Thriller
This was one of the first books I purchased for my Kindle. It won't be the last John Grisham I buy as he never fails to deliver.
Published 13 days ago by A. Mercer
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Another excellent read from John Grisham
What more can one say? Fast moving, funny, and full of twists and turns. I have never been disappointed with John Grishma's fiction.
Published 18 days ago by Carole Proctor
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A disappointing read as a Grisham fan, lacking much of his usual edge of your seat tension. A few twists but mostly predictable and very difficult to get to know many of the... Read more
Published 19 days ago by quiz queen
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Very good but disappointing ending
This is a clever tale, fast paced and well told. However the ending is predictable and rather disappointing but overall a good read.
Published 22 days ago by Rita
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An excellent read
Hard to put down. An excellent read which keeps you guessing right up to the end. Another John Grisham triumph.
Published 25 days ago by Margaret Hicks
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The Partner
I really enjoyed this book however the ending was a bit naff. I just wanted a happy ending. having said this I still enjoyed the read and will read more from John Grisham.
Published 1 month ago by Alan Haines
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The Partner
Good read typical Grisham, an easy read, good to pick up and put down, but JG could do with his prices for Kindle books to be a little less
Published 1 month ago by DIL
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great read
Grisham is a great story teller and it was fascinating to see how the main character gradually dug himself out of the huge hole he was in. Some unexpected twists as usual.
Published 2 months ago by Bachgen newydd
4.0 out of 5 stars
He's a firm favourite
John Grisham has been a favourite of mine for several years,a firm favourite. "The Partner" another success, Theodore Boone heading the same way.
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