Looking back on John Grisham’s breakthrough success
John GrishamsThe Firmfirst made theNew York Timesbest-seller list 25 years ago.
It doesnt take long to realize this situation really is too good to be true.
At the time, EW gaveThe Firma B grade.
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This wasnt the end of EWs coverage, however.
Pryor followed Grisham as he made stops around town.
Grisham is a Southern gentleman who commands the even tones and practiced handshake of a politician, Pryor wrote.
He is greeted by a businessman up from Jackson who has just read his book and loved it.
Grisham chats about Mississippi State baseball with the ponytailed waitress.
Pryor and Grisham also visited the authors favorite bookstore, Square Books.
The Firms success wasnt limited to book sales.
Flash forward 25 years.
