The Broker
by John Grisham
The Broker by John Grisham holds a well received rating of 3.77 out of 5, based on 65.4K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 422 pages.
About The Broker
In his final hours in the Oval Office, the outgoing President grants a controversial last-minute pardon to Joel Backman, a notorious Washington power broker who has spent the last six years hidden away in a federal prison. What no one knows is that the President issues the pardon only after receiving enormous pressure from the CIA. It seems Backman, in his power broker heyday, may have obtained secrets that compromise the world's most sophisticated satellite surveillance system.Backman is quietly smuggled out of the country in a military cargo plane, given a new name, a new identity, and a new home in Italy. Eventually, after he has settled into his new life, the CIA will leak his whereabouts to the Israelis, the Russians, the Chinese, and the Saudis. Then the CIA will do what it does best: sit back and watch. The question is not whether Backman will survive, there is no chance of that. The question the CIA needs answered is, who will kill him?From the Hardcover edition.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Grisham |
| Published | 2005 |
| Pages | 422 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.77 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 65,428 |
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What genre is The Broker?
The Broker is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Broker worth reading?
Based on 65.4K reader ratings, The Broker has an average score of 3.77 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Broker?
The Broker has 422 pages.
Who wrote The Broker?
The Broker was written by John Grisham. It was first published in 2005.
What is the ISBN for The Broker?
The ISBN-13 for The Broker is 9780385340540.0.
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