The Guardians

I like how direct the book is, but the plot is not that interesting.

I admit it now, I am a fan of John Grisham so I might be biased. I didn't read as many of his books as I would like to, not yet at least, but every time I pick one up I know I'm in for a good time. 'The Guardians' is no exception. I liked it from the very start.

There are a few things I really, really liked about this book.

01. Post. The main character of the story is awesome. Post is a good man, he is determined to do justice for the wrongly imprisoned people he represents and he is so good at it. At first I didn't think much of him, I tended to view him as a regular guy, but Post is so much more than that. He is fierce and he doesn't back away. Truly amazing character.

02. The book is narrated from Post's point of view, but sometimes it shifts to other characters. However, I never felt like it shifts at all. It is so beautifully written I was impressed. Very good job! (To be completely fair, I did feel the change at some point in one of the chapters, but it was so brief I didn't mind it.)

03. I loved the reasoning behind every action and the way it was explained. I also liked the way Post addresses the people he's talking to. There are a lot of other rather subtle things in his and the other characters' behaviours that I enjoyed so, so much.

I cannot find any flaw to this book. It is realistic, it is beautifully written and, as always when it comes to John Grisham, it was a delight to read.

In brief, Grisham tells a compelling story that is a page turner but avoids a lot of gruesome violence and sexual depravity. The story is not romper room, but it manages to walk the line and tell an interesting story. Kudos and thanks to author John Grisham.