The Rainmaker
by John Grisham
The Rainmaker by John Grisham holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 137.4K reader ratings. First published in 1995. The book spans 419 pages.
About The Rainmaker
InThe Rainmaker, John Grisham tells the story of a young man barely out of law school who finds himself taking on one of the most powerful, corrupt, and ruthless companies in America -- and exposing a complex, multibillion-dollar insurance scam. In his final semester of law school Rudy Baylor is required to provide free legal advice to a group of senior citizens, and it is there that he meets his first "clients," Dot and Buddy Black. Their son, Donny Ray, is dying of leukemia, and their insurance company has flatly refused to pay for his medical treatments. While Rudy is at first skeptical, he soon realizes that the Blacks really have been shockingly mistreated by the huge company, and that he just may have stumbled upon one of the largest insurance frauds anyone's ever seen -- and one of the most lucrative and important cases in the history of civil litigation. The problem is, Rudy's flat broke, has no job, hasn't even passed the bar, and is about to go head-to-head with one of the best defense attorneys -- and powerful industries -- in America.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Grisham |
| Published | 1995 |
| Pages | 419 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 137,412 |
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What genre is The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Rainmaker worth reading?
Based on 137.4K reader ratings, The Rainmaker has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker has 419 pages.
Who wrote The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker was written by John Grisham. It was first published in 1995.
What is the ISBN for The Rainmaker?
The ISBN-13 for The Rainmaker is 9780385339600.0.
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