00:03Hi everyone, today I'm setting aside the Carmer writers for a bit because I have
00:10I wanted to share what I'm reading right now, and frankly, I'm loving it. I'm completely absorbed in it.
00:17in a book by John Grisham, an American author well known for his legal novels, and I can
00:23I have to say, it's a complete change from romance novels, and I really love that. So, for
00:30To give you some background on the character, John Grisham, whose real name is John Ray Grisham Jr., was born on the 8th
00:37FEBRUARY
00:381955 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA. He studied law at the University of
00:46Mississippi and became a lawyer in 1981. Before devoting himself entirely to writing, he
00:54I worked for a while in commercial and real estate litigation. What I find
00:59What's interesting is that he started writing while he was still working as a lawyer. But before
01:05To achieve success, he went through quite a few doubts and failures. And then finally, it was with
01:12The firm, published in 1991, which exploded onto the scene. The book was a huge success and it even
01:20summer
01:21It was adapted into a film in 1993. I've seen the film, but I haven't read it yet.
01:28the book,
01:29So I might talk about it another time. What makes it unique is its way of
01:35He blends legal proceedings with human dramas. His stories often deal with dilemmas.
01:41moral issues, abuse of power, corruption, and injustice. And frankly, I love that kind of thing.
01:48atmosphere. Among his best-known novels are The Firm, The Client, and A Time to Kill.
01:56The Moment, The Company, or even The Street Lawyer. In his books, he often shows the flaws of the
02:04the American judicial system, conflicts of interest, and the difficulty for ordinary people to
02:12to fight against very powerful institutions. His style is accessible, engaging, and full of intrigue.
02:20well-constructed, full of twists and turns, and above all, a wealth of legal details that make its
02:27truly believable novels. John Grisham is today one of the most widely read authors in
02:33the field of legal thrillers, with millions of readers worldwide and numerous
02:39film and television adaptations. Besides writing, he has also been involved in
02:46humanitarian and philanthropic actions, through its foundation and donations in support of justice and
02:53education. And now, I'm going to talk to you about the novel I'm currently reading, Engrenage or The
03:01Racketeer. So, again, I'm not really sure how to pronounce it, so sorry if I say it.
03:08bad. In this novel, we follow Malcolm Bannister, a lawyer and former convict who becomes a sort
03:16a highly strategic informant. From his cell, he will manipulate the investigations, using his knowledge
03:24of the judicial system and put in place an extremely clever plan to get out of prison and
03:32to avenge those who betrayed him. It's a story where corruption, revenge, and power struggles intertwine.
03:39Manipulation, lies. And all this within a truly fascinating legal world. The further the story progresses,
03:48The more we uncover the system's flaws, inconsistencies, deceptions, and strategies
03:54of each one. Bannister exploits everything he knows about procedures, regulations, testimonies, and even
04:01From behind bars, he still manages to influence a great many things. He seeks to
04:08to provoke revelations, to restore a certain truth and above all to recover a form of
04:14justice. What I like about this novel is that it's not something totally
04:19black or
04:20completely white. In the end, we understand that the character obtains a form of justice, but without
04:26to completely escape the consequences of his actions. And that makes the book even more interesting because
04:33This prompts genuine reflection on morality and the effectiveness of the judicial system.
04:40The major themes of the book, in fact, revolve around justice and corruption, morality and
04:47revenge, but also truth and perception. We can clearly see how the facts can
04:54to be manipulated, how a story can be told differently depending on who controls it and
05:01How far are some people willing to go to protect their interests? Frankly, for now, it's
05:08A truly captivating read. If you enjoy novels with suspense,
05:14Manipulation, legal cases, and moral questions—I think John Grisham can
05:20I really want you to like it. Right away, gears up.
05:39In silent gears, I search for a key, a breath that forgets the damage, a void hour
05:51epic. Every step makes the metal of my regrets grind. But I clench my fists and start again
06:05to dream about.
06:09We go around in circles and our hearts ache. Our hands tremble, but hope persists.
06:24In gear, turn again, make me intoxicated by the wind. Give me the strength to love when everything becomes heavy.
06:39In gears, break the code, show me the way. In the cogs of doubt towards the morning.
06:58The darknesses align like pieces of a plan. I decipher the signs engraved in time.
07:05If the machine is round, it's because it awaits my cry. A sound that liberates what lies dormant in the marrow.
07:12Here, we go around in circles endlessly and our hearts ache.
07:26In gear, turn again, make me intoxicated by the wind. Give me the strength to love when everything becomes heavy.
07:40In gears, break the code, show me the way. In the cogs of doubt towards the morning.
07:56And if the sky runs dry, I will light the flame. A spark that rises to break the chains. Even
08:04To break, I remain standing.
08:06I am the same soul that finds its voice in the clamor of lament.
08:11In gear, again, again. Grow my wings in the scenery.
08:25In gear, turn again, make me intoxicated by the wind. Give me the strength to love when everything becomes heavy.
08:52In gears, break the code, show me the way. In the cogs of doubt towards the morning.
09:05In gear, turn-turn, and let dawn arrive. I am ready to write the next chapter of my life.
09:18Subtitling by Radio-Canada
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