The 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 Trial Obviously 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.

“The Rainmaker”, John Grisham.