The Associate

Not the most exciting John Grisham I read, but it was good entertainment. I liked the premise, and the book did keep me interested, I enjoyed reading it, but at the same time I would have liked more lawyering. One thing I really like in John Grisham's books is what goes on surrounding the courtroom, the discovery, the investigation, the reveal of new information, conflict, all that stuff that usually manages to keep me on the edge of my seat. This time there was pretty much none of that, although I did like reading about what goes on with new lawyers in a big firm. Well, I think I read about that before, but this was a slightly different angle and context.

Wasn't the biggest fan of Kyle, I usually like the main characters, but this time he was just meh. I actually found myself thinking he kind of deserved it. He maybe didn't, it's a bit of a blur, but I can't say I cared one way or another. The other characters were the same, I might have liked John a bit more, though.

And I wanted to see Kyle actually practising law. I also thought I want a sequel, but I grow more and more indifferent to this book. Either way, enjoyed it while reading, but it feels pretty forgettable.

For me, this book was anticlimactic and boring without any likable characters. Didn't enjoy this book at all.