The Street LawyerThe Street Lawyer
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What it's about
Michael Brock is billing the hours, making the money and racing to the top of Drake & Sweeney, a giant Washington law firm. One step from partnership, he has it all. Then, in an instant, it all comes undone.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 9 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 1998.
You'll love it if you liked
The Firm
The Runaway Jury
The Pelican BriefGood to know
It's a standalone and a moral drama as much as a thriller.
By the numbers
- Readers27 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller55 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #367 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1138 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #2103 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is The Street Lawyer worth reading?
Yes. It spent 9 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 1998. It ranks #2,103 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 62.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Street Lawyer about?
Michael Brock is billing the hours, making the money and racing to the top of Drake & Sweeney, a giant Washington law firm. One step from partnership, he has it all. Then, in an instant, it all comes undone.
How long does it take to read The Street Lawyer?
About 10 hours (385 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Street Lawyer?
If you liked it, try The Firm by John Grisham, The Runaway Jury by John Grisham or The Pelican Brief by John Grisham.