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Hardcover Description:
Before he was sent to federal prison for treason (among other things), Joel Backman was an extremely powerful man. Known as "the broker," Backman was a high roller--a lawyer making $10 million a year who could "open any door in Washington." That is, until he tried to broker a deal selling access to the world's most powerful satellite surveillance system to the highest bidder. When caught, Backman accepted prison as the one option that would keep him safe and alive, since the interested parties (the Israelis, the Saudis, the Russians, and the Chinese) were all itching to get their hands on his secrets at any cost. Little does he know that his own government has designs on accessing that information--or at least letting it die with him. Now, six years after his incarceration, the director of the CIA convinces a lame duck president to pardon Backman, and the broker becomes a free man--and an open target.
The Broker marries the best of John Grisham's many talents--his ability to immerse himself in the culture of small town life (in this case, Bologna, Italy), and his uncanny mastery of the chase. The first half of the book focuses on Backman's transformation from infamous power broker to helpless victim in his own game. Upon his release from prison, Backman is taken into "protective custody" and whisked off to Italy where he is assigned a new identity, and a tutor to help him blend in. Sure he is on the run, but some readers may feel that Backman's time spent in Bologna is a bit too leisurely--readers join him on an almost cinematic tour through the Italian town, complete with language and history lessons. Impatient readers will be happy to know that the final half of the novel is classic Grisham--a fast-paced, thrilling cat and mouse chase pitting Backman against the numerous agencies that want him dead--as the broker makes a move to take back his life. --Daphne Durham
I am always wondering when I read Mr. Grisham's books what actor should play the main character in a movie? Any suggestions?
Comment By: Lauren
Average Customer Rating:
A simple read..but could have been better
This is a beach book or "On the Plane" book. Nothing more. The plot is interesting and engaging, but somewhere in the middle of the book, I think the author got bored with his own plot and seeked to end it quickly as he ran out of ideas.
The book ended rather anti-climatic and felt rushed. I would recommend only for light, non-intelligent, easy reading.
A Thriller ??? - NOT THRILLED AT ALL
This is the most boring book I have read in a very long time. I read the entire novel waiting for something exciting to happen and it never did. Nothing happens in this book ever, not even at the end. I think Grisham had better take some lessons on intrigue writing from Robert Ludlum or go back to what he does best. The editors also should read a novel before they publish it and not assume it will be great just because of the author. Don't waste you time or money.
John Grisham has gone Cloak & Dagger in The Broker !
Seasoned readers of John Grisham's novels would expect
another saga of court room battles where plaintiff's
attorney played Tug-Of-War with the accuse's
counsel.This is not the case in The Broker.
It has been a long time since The Partner that Grisham
has set his story outside Clanton & away from the
Mississippi area.Infact,the author has written in a
new and refreshing way that might lead readers to
think they are reading a tourist guide book of Bologna
instead.
In addition, the author has gone high tech in this one
where the characters in this story used Secure Email
for communication.
Fans of John Grisham must read this very
interesting,romantic & alluring tale of the rise &
fall of a once mighty power broker.
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DVD's
A Thriller ??? - NOT THRILLED AT ALL 
John Grisham has gone Cloak & Dagger in The Broker ! 
