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The Appeal
- Narrated by: Michael Beck
- Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins
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Summary
Politics has always been a dirty game. Now justice is, too.
In a crowded courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returns a shocking verdict against a chemical company accused of dumping toxic waste into a small town’s water supply, causing the worst 'cancer cluster' in history. The company appeals to the Mississippi Supreme Court, whose nine justices will one day either approve the verdict or reverse it.
Who are the nine? How will they vote? Can one be replaced before the case is ultimately decided?
The chemical company is owned by a Wall Street predator named Carl Trudeau, and Mr. Trudeau is convinced the Court is not friendly enough. With judicial elections looming, he decides to try to purchase himself a seat on the Court. The cost is a few million dollars, a drop in the bucket for a billionaire like Mr. Trudeau. Through an intricate web of conspiracy and deceit, his political operatives recruit a young, unsuspecting candidate. They finance him, manipulate him, market him, and mold him into a potential Supreme Court justice. Their Supreme Court justice.
The Appeal is a powerful, timely, and shocking story of political and legal intrigue, a story that will leave listeners unable to think about our electoral process or judicial system in quite the same way ever again.
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- Chris Thomas
- 07-06-15
Superb
Thought provoking and disturbing to see how legitimate democracy can be corrupted. Thought provokingly brilliant.
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- Fee
- 20-10-19
Enjoyable
I love this author (some books better than others naturally) and I love Michael Beck. Sadly, it’s apt given the state of self serving politicos and the lack of respect given to the importance of the independence of the judiciary across our world.
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- Kevin
- 30-05-17
Beautifully crafted and wonderfully told!
The detail woven into the story makes this a compelling listen. Michael Beck is a wonderfully skilled narrator with pitch perfect delivery.
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- Peter Furlong
- 08-09-21
Great plot week told
Loved it but as with many Grisham books not the ending I hoped for, great book and brilliant narrative by Michael Beck
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- Kindle Customer
- 03-04-23
Interesting.
I found this book a little wordy and like a supreme court election manual. I enjoyed but it is less story driven for me. The end is also obvious which usually isn't the case for John Grisham.
If you are interested in supreme court election this book is for you!
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- David
- 25-02-23
Fantastic Read
The best Grisham I’ve read. A compelling read from start to finish. Although fiction it’s a sad part of modern life that it really could happen.
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- Christophe
- 29-01-16
Probably The Best Grisham Ever !
I rarely write reviews as my opinions are not that useful ( my wife says ) but on this occasion and for this book , I felt I should .
Grisham is a wonderful storyteller and his usage of allegory within the prose , is seemingly a prophetic nod to current day events in Flint, Michigan .
The narrator is one of those wonderful speakers who manages to change his voice pattern, cadence and tone to match the mood of each individual character . Simply sublime .
I loved this book. I made excuses to drive to the shops just to keep listening . It has a strong political message and yet Grisham manages to avoid sounding preachy .
Please listen to it. You WILL love it...
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-09-18
Long winded
Very drawn out -glad I was listening to it not reading as I would probably have given up.Not one of his best in my opinion
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- David Ottaway
- 13-12-15
Classic Grisham
This is a classic Grisham. Big corporation vs small individual legal case. Injustice is clear and the story romps along. One has to suspend disbelief slightly and there is a particular liberty taken with one plot twist that felt overly contrived. Would recommend as in the end it was an enjoyable read for someone who enjoys a good Grisham novel.
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- Andrew S.
- 03-12-20
Great book
nice that the good guys didn't win! Another cracker from Mr Grisham, he never fails
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