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The Brethren Audiobook

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Read By: Frank Muller Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: February 2000 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780553753684

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

39

Longest Chapter Length:

31:28 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

09:58 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

17:44 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

54

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Publisher Description

They call themselves the Brethren: three disgraced former judges doing time in a Florida federal prison. One was sent up for tax evasion. Another, for skimming bingo profits. And the third, for a career-ending drunken joyride. Meeting daily in the prison law library, taking exercise walks in their boxer shorts, these judges-turned-felons can reminisce about old court cases, dispense a little jailhouse justice, and contemplate where their lives went wrong. Or they can use their time in prison to get very rich -- very fast. And so they sit, sprawled in the prison library, furiously writing letters, fine-tuning a wickedly brilliant extortion scam ... while events outside their prison walls begin to erupt. A bizarre presidential election is holding the nation in its grips -- and a powerful government figure is pulling some very hidden strings. For the Brethren, the timing couldn't be better. Because they've just found the perfect victim...

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"Story was a bit unusual, but that was rather nice and refreshing. I didn't get into it much at first, but after a few hours I was hooked and was interested to find out where this was going. The story wrapped up pretty quickly and I was hoping for a bit more."

— Kendar88 (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Terrific storytelling by one of the masters of the game.”

    — USA Today
  • “Gripping…will hook you from the first page and won’t let you go.”

    — New York Post
  • “A crackerjack tale.”

    — Entertainment Weekly
  • “With startling good writing and plotting, Grisham tells an entrancing tale.”

    — San Antonio Express-News
  • “Grisham does such a terrific job of inventing clever twists and devising a compelling momentum that readers can’t help but be intrigued.”

    — Chattanooga Free Press
  • “Fast-paced and action-packed…You’ll be thoroughly entertained.”

    — Times-Picayune
  • “Skillfully written and plotted with an eye for logic as well as humor.”

    — Dallas Morning News
  • “An intricately plotted tale.”

    — Atlanta Constitution
  • “An exciting read right up to the end.”

    — Legal Intelligencer
  • “Crackling suspense and high-stakes…a most satisfying [story].”

    — Barnes & Noble, editorial review
  • “[The Brethren is] as grippingly sardonic yet bitingly moral a scenario as [Grisham has] ever imagined.”

    — Publishers Weekly

Awards

  • A #1 New York Times bestseller
  • A #1 USA Today bestseller

The Brethren Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.55172413793103 out of 53.55172413793103 out of 53.55172413793103 out of 53.55172413793103 out of 53.55172413793103 out of 5 (3.55)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Hilarious...judges in a porn ring...how can you not enjoy this book? "

    — Daphne, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read all of John Grisham's books and this one kept me interested from the first chapter. Grisham is never a disappointment to me. "

    — Mary, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I gave this one 3 stars. It was a good story but ended way too soon. "

    — Temple, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Such an intriguing storyline, and fantastically dark-n-delightful characters! "

    — Sara, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was just ok. Not that thrilling, but still had to finish it to find out what happens "

    — Roni, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Love Grisham...again with the language warning!! "

    — Sarah, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really good book, enjoyed but thought the ending could have been better! "

    — Elizabeth, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good Prison read..if you like Movies like redemption and Shank Redemption you will love this book.. The story might be Different but its good!!i must just add it wasnt easy getting this bood but i made plan!! lol "

    — Dudette, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Well written, action packed. Keeps you moving along and reading at a good clip. "

    — Jackieb, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This one really did not do it for me. Grisham is a much better author than this. Ending was interesting but still not the Grisham I know and like. "

    — Tracy, 11/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Based on 3 convicted judges, and Aaron Lake, who is going for POTUS. The 3 judges run ads in gay mags, and trap unsuspecting guys, and extort money outta them. They get Al (Lake), and only Teddy and the CIA stand btw Lake and the 3! "

    — Ratnesh, 10/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read this a long time ago... Funny... Loved it. "

    — May, 10/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Minus the overall scam they run, the book is good and keeps you wondering. "

    — Mark, 9/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " At first I thought there were two different stories in the book. There were so many characters, I started getting mixed up. About 2/3rds along, the two stories merged and made sense. The ending was a surprise for me. "

    — JoAnn, 8/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Three judges in Federal prison run a scam to get money from rich men. Their scam catch a Presidental Candidate supported by the CIA. The CIA become involved to protect candidate from embarassment. "

    — Estevan, 7/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A VERY INTERESTING BOOK,ITS ABOUT INMATES WHO PRACTICE LAW INSIDE THE PRISON.............. "

    — Ptah, 4/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I couldn't finish this. Struggled to get about halfway through, but it just wasn't going anywhere for me. I appreciated how all the plots were probably going to come together at the end, but I just didn't care enough about them individually to follow them through to see it happen. "

    — Summerfly, 3/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " very slow grisham novel. not an engaging plotline and ending was a disappointment where not much was closed. "

    — Daniel, 2/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Niente, non riesco proprio ad appassionarmi a Grisham. Peccato :/ "

    — Aries, 2/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was brilliant and funny. Old guys conducting "law" in prision in wigs and undies. Then they find ways to outsmart and scam some weathy people out of some money. They get into a bit of trouble when they, unbeknownst to them, a runner for President! "

    — Joy, 9/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book as always from Grisham "

    — Curtis, 1/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Em and I read this out loud on a trip together. A clever plot - a great play on secret. "

    — Matthew, 10/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was the best! I have been away from Mr. Grisham for awhile and I see what I have been missing. "

    — Alice, 9/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not one of his best. "

    — Alison, 7/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not the usual John Grisham style. Rather long and involved. "

    — Charla, 8/6/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting story line and characters, but disappointing ending. "

    — Valerie, 7/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting book, 4 stars, I held back one star for lanquage and one for subject matter, extorting gays. However the book flowed well and held my interest from beginning to end. "

    — William, 6/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good, I suspected the brother, since he was the only one not eliminated in the 'investigation' good book overall, could use a postscript timed a year later describing what happens with the brother and the money "

    — Craig, 5/10/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Kept my interest and kept me awake driving back and forth to work. "

    — Summers, 12/18/2008

About John Grisham

John Grisham is the author of more than thirty-five novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and seven novels for young readers. Thirty-three of his crime thrillers have made the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list

About Frank Muller

Frank Muller (1951–2008) was an Audie Award–winning narrator. A classically trained actor, Frank appeared on both television and the stage. His credits include Hamlet, The Crucible, The Taming of the Shrew, The Importance of Being Earnest, Law & Order, All My Children, and many, many more. In 1999 Frank was awarded the AudioFile Lifetime Achievement Award, the top honor in the audiobook community. He has also won twenty-three Earphones Awards.