Title: Intriguing plot; boring execution
Review: The Grisham name once was synonymous with excellent writing and page turner plots. The Brethren has a great plot and sub plot, but they never really were well developed - no real suspense or excitement. The characters were ho hum but could have been very interesting and mysterious. As for the ending I still ask myself "Is this the end?" I feel like I should reread some parts because I must have missed something. So much meaty stuff left unfinished. I hope he isn't planning a sequel because I won't buy it. In the story voters ask frequently "Who's Aaron Lake?" including me who wants to ask what has happened to him? I would have really liked to have read about his bought Presidency and just how he handled the country's affairs and the other situations he was involved in. However, Mr. Grisham thought not to follow through. Now I ask "Where is the "old" John Grisham?"
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