Thriller
The Firm
A brilliant young law graduate from a poor background joins a small Memphis firm that lavishes him with perks. He slowly realises that its clients and its partners are not what they appear, and he cannot walk away.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1991
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 432
- Format
- Book 1 of 2 in The Firm
Read this if you want a very readable legal thriller about getting in over your head.
Skip this if you want fresh style or surprising characters, since this book is about plot momentum.
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Quick answers about The Firm
- What is The Firm about?
- A brilliant young law graduate from a poor background joins a small Memphis firm that lavishes him with perks. He slowly realises that its clients and its partners are not what they appear, and he cannot walk away.
- Who should read The Firm?
- Read it if you want a very readable legal thriller about getting in over your head. Skip it if you want fresh style or surprising characters, since this book is about plot momentum.
- How long and how fast is The Firm?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 432 pages, first published in 1991.
- Does The Firm have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death, Infidelity.
- Can I borrow The Firm for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Firm; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after The Firm?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Pelican Brief, Presumed Innocent.
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