John Grisham is the master of legal thrillers. Instead of high-powered law firms and dramatic trials. Gray Mountain takes you to the heart of Appalachia and the injustices tied to the coal mining industry.
When the 2008 financial crisis hit, Samantha Kofer, a young and upcoming associate at a large New York law firm, found herself out of work.
Samantha is offered the opportunity to retain her job under certain conditions. She must volunteer at a non-profit law firm for one year.
With limited options, Samantha accepts a position at a small legal aid clinic in the small Appalachian town of Brady, Virginia.
What begins as a temporary inconvenience for Samantha quickly becomes a life-altering experience. Brady Virginia is nothing like her Manhattan lifestyle; this is a place where poverty, environmental destruction, and corporate power collide.
Samantha's transformation is the center of the story. With supporting characters such as dedicated lawyers and local residents living in the reality of corporate negligence. She becomes invested in her clients and their struggles.
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed reading Gray Mountain. To me, this story is about taking on the powerful and representing the locals who have nowhere to turn.
Gray Mountain sounds fascinating, Sam. I've long been a fan of John Grisham and once read a story that took place in the Appalachian Mountains about a non-caring company that polluted the waters of a West Virginia community, killing livestock and devastating local life. and clean water. I believe that was 'Exposure', which was made into the movie "Dark Waters". So I look forward to reading Gray Mountain. It sounds like a story that needs to be told. Thanks for introducing me to it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book, Sam! I think most of us really enjoy a story where the underdog finally gets the help and relief they need.
ReplyDeleteSam, this sounds like a terrific book about an important issue. I appreciate your excellent review and recommendation.
ReplyDeleteI’ve read this book and really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteSam this sounds like such a good book. I’m not a fiction reader, but honestly your review has peeked my curiosity about this one.
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