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The Exchange

After The Firm

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The Exchange

By: John Grisham
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • John Grisham delivers high-flying international suspense in a stunning legal thriller that marks the return of Mitch McDeere, the brilliant hero of The Firm.

“A breathtaking update on the McDeeres and the life they made . . . Grisham, in vintage form, ratchets up the suspense in this winning sequel.” —The Wall Street Journal

What became of Mitch and Abby McDeere after they exposed the crimes of Memphis law firm Bendini, Lambert & Locke and fled the country? The answer is found in The Exchange, the riveting sequel to The Firm, the blockbuster thriller that launched the career of America’s favorite storyteller. It is now fifteen years later, and Mitch and Abby are living in Manhattan, where Mitch is a partner at the largest law firm in the world. When a mentor in Rome asks him for a favor that will take him as far as Istanbul and Tripoli, Mitch finds himself at the center of a sinister plot that has worldwide implications. Once again Mitch’s colleagues, friends, and family are targeted. Mitch is a master at staying one staying one step ahead of his adversaries, but this time there’s nowhere to hide.

Don’t miss John Grisham’s latest novel, Camino Ghosts, and the upcoming Framed, his first work of nonfiction since The Innocent Man!

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"Narrator Edoardo Ballerini masterfully narrates this sequel, reacquainting listeners with Mitch and Abby McDeere 15 years after their harrowing misadventures in THE FIRM.... Ballerini leverages his talent with accents as the action moves back and forth from New York to Rome, Libya, Morocco, and Maine. Impressively, Ballerini also finds credible voices for Abby, who plays a big role, and for the McDeeres' twin 8-year-old sons.... The result is a well-narrated audiobook." (AudioFile)

Editorial Review

The long-awaited sequel to The Firm does not disappoint
Edoardo Ballerini delivers a suspense-filled performance of this sequel to John Grisham’s bestselling 1991 novel (and the 1993 film starring Tom Cruise), The Firm. It’s been 15 years since Mitch and Abby McDeere fled Memphis. They’re now living in Manhattan with their 8-year-old twin sons, and Mitch is a partner at one of New York’s biggest law firms. When a colleague is kidnapped in Libya, Mitch must navigate international intrigue to thwart the impending execution and come up with the staggering $100 million ransom. Ballerini’s taut narration pairs well with Grisham’s short chapters, perfectly building up the urgency of the story’s drama for a thrilling, pulse-pounding listen. —Margaret H., Audible Editor

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15 years….

I expected more to have waited so long on an update but I wasn’t too impressed. I mean it wasn’t HORRIBLE but it wasn’t anything memorable either. Disappointed is an understatement. Narrator was the best part.

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Worst Grisham book I’ve ever read.

I sat down expecting a great story. Two chapters in and instead I find myself checking the Title Page to verify this was actually written by Grisham. Boring and predictable story. No plot twist or surprises. I’ve read some great word from Grisham

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Not enthralling

TV series was better. I’d like another season of that. In your next McDerre book, make him and Abby more believable. I want to care about them.

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Expected more interesting

Not very interesting but I payed for it so listened. Can use with my earbuds to help falling asleep

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Poor Mitch

If you’re looking for a continuation of Mitch and Abby’s story, this is not that. Not sure what this is, but it is neither believable nor satisfying. Skip and wait for a film version that can do better.

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Not up to Grisham’s standards

Boring. Disjointed. Not at all satisfying. Reader was good. Plot was not. Grisham may be following Stephen King into the fiction factory world of mediocrity. Save your credit. If you really want to waste your time on it wait til it’s available on Libby.

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Disappointing….

Seems out of character for Grisham. I really wanted to like this book but it fell short. Dragged on. Couldn’t wait for the audio to end.

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Well…..

Not as thrilling as The Firm. It. Was good for the car but felt it was full of “filler”. Was not a “can’t put it down” book.

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Not very good

I was very disappointed. Not a Grisham favorite. I guess all the books by John Grisham can’t suit my taste.

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Paycheck book

Very average story with little suspense or substance. The author has written much better stories.

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