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Book Review By John B. Dirian
The Brethren by John Grisham

The Brethren, as they are called, are three former southern judges, serving time together in a federal prison for various bad deeds, which have taken away their frredom and their status in the community. However, inside the prison, they continue to practice law without a liscense, and concoct a blackmail scheme that begins making them some money, that is, until they bag a powerful 'mark'who could jeopardize everything. As usual, John Grisham keeps you on the edge of your seat, right til the end.


Plot & Themes
Tone of story - Dry-cynical - very upbeat
How difficult to spot villain? - Very obvious
Spying/Terrorism Thriller Yes
Cloak & Dagger Plotlets:
Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status:
Age: - 40's-50's

Main Adversary
Identity: - an organization
Age: - 60's-90's
Profession/status:
Motive of antagonist - money/treasure
The antagonists are: - lawyer creatures

Setting
United States Yes
The US: - Deep South
Misc setting - prison

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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