The Firm by John Grisham
The book centers on a young, ambitious attorney who is seduced into joining a prestigious law firm with a dark secret. Lured by the promise of wealth and status, he and his wife become entangled in a world of luxury that quickly turns into a nightmare. As he discovers the firm's involvement in illegal activities and its ruthless methods of ensuring loyalty and silence, he becomes a target himself. With the FBI pressuring him to help expose the firm's criminal dealings, he must navigate a treacherous path to outwit his employers, protect his family, and escape with his life.
The 3236th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1991
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-600
- Words
- 190,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 42nd on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- 265th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)