Grisham writes a brilliant story of corruption and deceit in our legal system. He brings to light practices in jury selection and during the trial that some may consider unethical. I would certainly recommend this book especially to people who want to be lawyers because this book gives excellent insight into our justice system.

Grisham creates a thriller that is believable and realistic to the average person. Actual lawyers may downplay the possibility of such rampant corruption, especially in modern times with government agencies regulating lawyers more and more.

There are only a few elements I would change to make the story a little more interesting. It seemed like Jerry was in on the plot with Easter at several times in the story but it appeared not at the end. It would have been a nice twist to have him be more involved. Another interesting element I would change is the point of view in the story. Either take it from Easter’s point of view to show the reader how his mind operated throughout and how he controlled the jury to his whim, or from Fitch’s. From Fitch’s view the reader could learn more of what he was thinking of what to do and gain more insight into his manipulation.