The Broker × Aucun prix Meilleur prix près de chez moi John grisham 0 avis clients Donnez votre avis Before he was sent to federal prison for treason (among other things), Joel Backman was an extremely powerful man. Known as "the broker, " Backman was a high roller--a lawyer making $10 million a year who could "open any door in Washington." That is, until he tried to broker a deal selling access to the world's most powerful satellite surveillance system to the highest bidder. When caught, Backman accepted prison as the one option that would keep him safe and alive, since the interested parties (the Israelis, the Saudis, the Russians, and the Chinese) were all itching to get their hands on his secrets at any cost. Little does he know that his own government has designs on accessing that information--or at least letting it die with him. Now, six years after his incarceration, the director of the CIA convinces a lame duck president to pardon Backman, and the broker becomes a free man--and an open target. The Broker marries the best of John Grisham's many talents--his ability to immerse himself in the culture of small town life (in this case, Bologna, Italy), and his uncanny mastery of the chase. The first half of the book focuses on Backman's transformation from infamous power broker to helpless victim in his own game. Upon his release from prison, Backman is taken into "protective custody" and whisked off to Italy where he is assigned a new identity, and a tutor to help him blend in. Sure he is on the run, but some readers may feel that Backman's time spent in Bologna is a bit too leisurely--readers join him on an almost cinematic tour through the Italian town, complete with language and history lessons. Impatient readers will be happy to know that the final half of the novel is classic Grisham--a fast-paced, thrilling cat and mouse chase pitting Backman against the numerous agencies that want him dead--as the broker makes a move to take back his life. --Daphne Durham Exclusive Video Interview with John Grisham Watch the interview (high bandwith) Watch the interview (low bandwith) Grisham: The Books A Time to Kill , 1989 The Firm , 1991 The Pelican Brief , 1992 The Client , 1993 The Chamber , 1994 The Rainmaker , 1995 The Runaway Jury , 1996 The Partner , 1997 The Street Lawyer , 1998 The Testament , 1999 The Brethren , 2000 A Painted House , 2001 Skipping Christmas , 2001 The Summons , 2002 The King of Torts , 2003 Bleachers , 2003 The Last Juror , 2004 The Broker , 2005 Essential Grisham Amazon Editor Favorites A Time to Kill The Firm A Painted House The Client The Rainmaker The Pelican Brief Bestselling Grisham Amazon Customer Favorites The Last Juror Skipping Christmas Bleachers The Testament The Partner The King of Torts If You Like Grisham, You'll Love... John Lescroart Richard North Patterson David Baldacci Lisa Scottoline Robert Crais Michael Crichton Harlan Coben Dennis Lehane Ken Follett Best Grisham Books on DVD A Time to Kill The Pelican Brief The Client The Firm The Rainmaker The Chamber Ce produit The Broker autour de chez moi Loading Fiche Produit The Broker Nombre de pages 368 ISBN 0385510454 Editeur Doubleday Books Date de publication 2005-01 Description Before he was sent to federal prison for treason (among other things), Joel Backman was an extremely powerful man. Known as "the broker, " Backman was a high roller--a lawyer making $10 million a year who could "open any door in Washington." That is, until he tried to broker a deal selling access to the world's most powerful satellite surveillance system to the highest bidder. When caught, Backman accepted prison as the one option that would keep him safe and alive, since the interested parties (the Israelis, the Saudis, the Russians, and the Chinese) were all itching to get their hands on his secrets at any cost. Little does he know that his own government has designs on accessing that information--or at least letting it die with him. Now, six years after his incarceration, the director of the CIA convinces a lame duck president to pardon Backman, and the broker becomes a free man--and an open target. The Broker marries the best of John Grisham's many talents--his ability to immerse himself in the culture of small town life (in this case, Bologna, Italy), and his uncanny mastery of the chase. The first half of the book focuses on Backman's transformation from infamous power broker to helpless victim in his own game. Upon his release from prison, Backman is taken into "protective custody" and whisked off to Italy where he is assigned a new identity, and a tutor to help him blend in. Sure he is on the run, but some readers may feel that Backman's time spent in Bologna is a bit too leisurely--readers join him on an almost cinematic tour through the Italian town, complete with language and history lessons. Impatient readers will be happy to know that the final half of the novel is classic Grisham--a fast-paced, thrilling cat and mouse chase pitting Backman against the numerous agencies that want him dead--as the broker makes a move to take back his life. --Daphne Durham Exclusive Video Interview with John Grisham Watch the interview (high bandwith) Watch the interview (low bandwith) Grisham: The Books A Time to Kill , 1989 The Firm , 1991 The Pelican Brief , 1992 The Client , 1993 The Chamber , 1994 The Rainmaker , 1995 The Runaway Jury , 1996 The Partner , 1997 The Street Lawyer , 1998 The Testament , 1999 The Brethren , 2000 A Painted House , 2001 Skipping Christmas , 2001 The Summons , 2002 The King of Torts , 2003 Bleachers , 2003 The Last Juror , 2004 The Broker , 2005 Essential Grisham Amazon Editor Favorites A Time to Kill The Firm A Painted House The Client The Rainmaker The Pelican Brief Bestselling Grisham Amazon Customer Favorites The Last Juror Skipping Christmas Bleachers The Testament The Partner The King of Torts If You Like Grisham, You'll Love... 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