John Grisham

– Rainmaker Essay, Research Paper

The Rainmaker

The world is full of great novels. From Sherlock Holmes to the three

musketeers. As the years progress more novels are written and more money

is made. John Grisham is a rising star in literature. His books have

enticed readers and has given the people something good to read. What

makes his books great is that they are so realistic. He applies his

personal law and trial knowledge into the books he writes.What it is about ?

It was his last semester of law school. Rudy Baylor was assigned to give

free advice to a group of seniors. It is at that very time, and that very

place, that Rudy encounters his first true clients. Dot and Buddy Black.

They have been robbed by a powerful insurance company. A company with

millions of dollars in assets. They have caused the suffering of a young

man. They have ruined his chances to live by not issuing their coverage

that they were obligated to give. Donny Ray, son of Dot and Buddy is dying

of Lukemia, he is going to die, his chances for survival are over and it

is a matter of months. Rudy does?nt realize the case that has fallen into

his lap until phone calls are made.

There is a great problem, however, Rudy is broke, he hasn?t even passed

his bar exam yet. And will go head to head with one of America?s most

experienced and accomplished defense attorney?s.

*From the beginning of the novel to the last word, Rudy is plagued with a

series of mishaps and problems. When something looks bright the clouds

come in and ruin the hope.

Rudy is in Luck. As the big trial begins, he is given a judge that is

definetly on his side and 12 jury members that think the same way that he

does. After researching great benefit, the insurance company, Rudy

discovers cover ups by the company. He also discovers Great Benefits harsh

way in getting rid of their numerous mistakes. n How it relates to your audience

The TrialObviously Rudy is not stupid. He enters all the facts he has discovered

and uses them to help solidify his position in the minds of the jurors

As the trial goes on Rudy is given another problem. A beaten girl is

discovered by Rudy at the hospital during his studying. Her husband has

repeatively beaten her with an aluminum softball bat. Her ankle is broken

and her life is in shreds. Rudy knows that these beatings will continue if

the couple divorces but the young girl of 18 is unable to leave because

she believes that she is still in love with him.n

John Grisham does not maintain one single story, instead he creates

numerous events so that the reader does not get bored with the main story.

*From minor cases to FBI investigations, John Grisham does a swell job in

creating a global society. He shows that lawyers have cares concerns about

what is going on in the world and contrary to popular belief, lawyers dont

focus mainly on cases and they have lives to.

Ever-since The Firm was published, in 1991, John Grisham has been in a

creative state. His five books that followed the firm, combine to form a

total of approximately 50 million copies in print. Why ? The answer is

because his thrilling stories and intense legal intrigue is in such a

great demand. Now in The Rainmaker Grisham has weaved his talent into the

storyline and has created a powerful, and at times humerous , tale of one

young lawyers quest for fame,fortune and most importantly, hapiness. I am

positive that this novel will rise to the best sellers list, And after

reading this book, you will think alike.

This novel is for all ages and all types. If the book you are searching

for, is for excitement or pleasure. The Rainmaker is a great novel and

provides a goood read. John Grisham has done his homework now do yours and

read this good book.