The Partner / Terrible Ending...
Gary / rpmmail
Anyone else think this book ended with a horrible ending? I
understand it was probably meant to strike a cord, that anyone could
dissappear but it really killed the entire thing for me. Gary
amy
I totally agree. I mean I realize that crime doesn't pay, etc, etc... But
I really thought he would get away with the cash, the girl, etc. :P I sat
there in disbelief for about 30 seconds after I finished the book and then
I had to re-read the last little bit to make sure I hadn't missed
something. Oh, well, maybe the Street Lawyer will end better :-)
Gary / rpmmail <rpm...@ix.netcom.com> wrote in article
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SUEMILLER1
>HTML><PRE>Subject: The Partner / Terrible Ending...
>From: rpm...@ix.netcom.com (Gary / rpmmail)
>Date: Tue, Apr 28, 1998 00:10 EDT
>Message-id: <35455684...@nntp.netcruiser>
>
>Anyone else think this book ended with a horrible ending? I
>understand it was probably meant to strike a cord, that anyone could
>dissappear but it really killed the entire thing for me. Gary
I also thought the ending was horrible. In view of everything that went before
it in the book, the ending didn't make sense. I was quite disappointed.
Colleen
In article <35455684...@nntp.netcruiser>, Gary / rpmmail
<rpm...@ix.netcom.com> writes
>Anyone else think this book ended with a horrible ending? I
>understand it was probably meant to strike a cord, that anyone could
>dissappear but it really killed the entire thing for me. Gary
I hated the ending too. I think it would have been different if
Patrick had been a bad guy and got his comeuppance; but he hadn't
hurt anyone who didn't deserve it, suffered a great deal and got
thoroughly stung! No, it was probably Grisham's idea of a twist in
the tail/tale(!), but I think he tried to be a little bit too clever and
spoiled an excellent read.
--
Colleen
Chris G.
In article <wSd1NCAf...@colleen.demon.co.uk>,
Colleen <col...@colleen.demon.co.uk> wrote:
The Partner's ending may be terrible but it is a better material for film
adaptation than The Runaway Jury. Except for probably A Time To Kill, film
producers usually mangle the content of Grisham's novels beyond recognition
anyway. I mean if they are going to film The Partner and do the usual
mutilation to suit their superior tastes, they might as well change the
ending, or perhaps add a little sequel. Like Trudy falling in love with
Patrick and joins him in Brazil. Or Eva Miranda running for governor in some
remote island. ;-)
Chris
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I agree with this...after all that they have all gone through, I would have
like to have seen a more interesting ending. It seems that he reached his
word limit and had to end it quickly..!!!
I am fairly new to his books, but the ending on this one was week.
A.
SUEMILLER1 wrote in message
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>>HTML><PRE>Subject: The Partner / Terrible Ending...
>>From: rpm...@ix.netcom.com (Gary / rpmmail)
>>Date: Tue, Apr 28, 1998 00:10 EDT
>>Message-id: <35455684...@nntp.netcruiser>
>>
>>Anyone else think this book ended with a horrible ending? I
>>understand it was probably meant to strike a cord, that anyone could
>>dissappear but it really killed the entire thing for me. Gary
JShapspob
nOT one of his better ones, that's for sure. Maybe he plans to resurrec t
these two characters, later.
jackie
c...@wildesapte.com
In article <35455684...@nntp.netcruiser>#1/1,
rpm...@ix.netcom.com (Gary / rpmmail) wrote:
>
> Anyone else think this book ended with a horrible ending? I
> understand it was probably meant to strike a cord, that anyone could
> dissappear but it really killed the entire thing for me. Gary
>
would have been better, as I have said here many times, if she had died in a
plane crash and no-one knew where the money was or that she was gonna run
with it.
The Street Lawyer also has a poor, non-exciting ending
Regards
Craig
Andy
Gary / rpmmail schrieb in Nachricht <35455684...@nntp.netcruiser>...
>Anyone else think this book ended with a horrible ending? I
>understand it was probably meant to strike a cord, that anyone could
>dissappear but it really killed the entire thing for me. Gary
Hi Gary,
I think this was the most surprising ending he could find. Patrick has
planned all the things in a perfect way, so there had something to be odd.
Andy
Chris G.
In article <199804292320...@ladder03.news.aol.com>#1/1,
Jackie, you mean there'll be going to be a sequel? The Partner II? ;-)
Chris
SM
I loved the ending! Patrick had condsidered every possibility except being
conned himself. It was a complete suprise for me. I think it was one of
Grisham's top three books.
sm
In article <35455684...@nntp.netcruiser>, rpm...@ix.netcom.com says...
Gary / rpmmail
Well that is true. I guess we all have our opinions...I guess I just
acquired a connection, a "liking" for Patrick, and hoped he would get
it all in the end.
What do you think his other 2 best books are? Thx. Gary
scott1210DE...@yahoo.com (SM) wrote:
Best,
Gary
----------------------------------------------------------
Put it down heavy, pick it up lean.
Ya gotta' lay it down dirty and play it back clean.
- The Grateful Dead -
SM
By far his best book was the first one, "A time to Kill". The second was "The
Firm" Third was " "The Partner." Fourth was the "Pelican Brief" and fifth was
"the Chamber" I call "the Chamber" the thinkin' man's book. Not a lot of
action, but an interesting plot. IMHO, Grishams's worst book was "the Client"
I never bought into that 10 year old kid being so clever. One minute he was a
little baby and the next he's an Einstein. Give me a break
sm
In article <354cfe9a...@nntp.netcruiser>, rpm...@ix.netcom.com says...
Howard Newstadt
> >
> >I loved the ending! Patrick had condsidered every possibility except being
> >conned himself.
You all got it wrong. Patrick screwed up by using the cell phone in his
lawyer's car. His girlfriend's dead, tortured by the same people who got
him. The bad guys got the money, and Patrick is totally screwed.
An unbelievably sad ending if you liked these characters, but a very good
ending none the less.
I just can't believe how many people didn't get it.
HN
--
Penn State, thoroughbred racing, golf, the west coast of Sweden...
...aaaah
SM
Did we read the same book?
In article <Howard.Newstadt-...@hnewstadt.med.yale.edu>,
Howard....@YALE.EDUČ says...
amy
Pretty good "interpretation." We will never actually KNOW what happened
though, will we?
Howard Newstadt <Howard....@YALE.EDU> wrote in article
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Brenda Oig
the ending, though not disappointed. I am intrigued now with all the discussion
of the ending and think I will read it again and see if what Howard says is what
really happened. I have really enjoyed every Grisham book and would be hard
pressed to pick a favorite, though The Partner was one of the best in my opinion.
Brenda
Chris G.
In article <3552353F...@citytel.net>,
Brenda Oig <fu...@citytel.net> wrote:
>I read The Partner when it first came out and remember feeling very surprised
>at the ending, though not disappointed.
Have you ever wondered WHY most people get surprised by such ending? Well, it
just goes to prove that they like happy endings, predictable or not. They like
to see the lead characters live together, have children and live happily ever
after.
>I am intrigued now with all the discussion of the ending and think I will
>read it again and see if what Howard says is what really happened.
Forget it. There's absolutely no clue as to what happened to Eva after she
called (from London) the clerk at the hotel and left a message for Patrick.
(If I remember corrrectly.) However, I agree that the closest and most
realistic thing that happened to her is that she was kidnapped and tortured by
the same people who kidnapped Patrick. Otherwise all Eva's caring thoughts for
Patrick depicted in the book were all lies designed to mislead the reader. I
mean, why should such thoughts be revealed at all when there is actually
another sinister intention? I mean do you still pretend when you are all
alone?
>I have really enjoyed every Grisham book and would be hard pressed to pick a
>favorite, though The Partner was one of the best in my opinion.
>
>Brenda
My first Grisham is A Time To Kill (the movie). Great story and cast. I was
very impressed by Matthew C. when he is in the courtroom. And the support
actors as well. Ashley Judd, Sandra Bullock, Samuel Jackson, Keifer
Sutherland, etc.
I would like to see The Partner treated the same way if it is ever adapted
into film.
Christopher
rrsoon...@gmail.com
> Anyone else think this book ended with a horrible ending? I
> understand it was probably meant to strike a cord, that anyone could
> dissappear but it really killed the entire thing for me. Gary
John beGood
> Anyone else think this book ended with a horrible ending? I
> understand it was probably meant to strike a cord, that anyone could
> dissappear but it really killed the entire thing for me. Gary