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Theodore Boone #4
Theodore Boone: The Activist
Theodore Boone is back, and he’s facing his most dangerous case yet. As Strattenburg sits divided over a hot political and environmental issue, Theo finds himself in the middle of the battle. When he uncovers corruption beneath the surface, Theo will confront bigger risks than ever to himself and those he loves. But even face-to-face with danger, Theodore Boone will do whatever it takes to stand up for what’s right.
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First published May 15, 2013
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John Grisham
489 books89.7k followersJohn Grisham is the author of more than fifty consecutive #1 bestsellers, which have been translated into nearly fifty languages. His recent books include Framed, Camino Ghosts and The Exchange: After the Firm.
Grisham is a two-time winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction and was honored with the Library of Congress Creative Achievement Award for Fiction.
When he's not writing, Grisham serves on the board of directors of the Innocence Project and of Centurion Ministries, two national organizations dedicated to exonerating those who have been wrongfully convicted. Much of his fiction explores deep-seated problems in our criminal justice system.
John lives on a farm in central Virginia.
Grisham is a two-time winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction and was honored with the Library of Congress Creative Achievement Award for Fiction.
When he's not writing, Grisham serves on the board of directors of the Innocence Project and of Centurion Ministries, two national organizations dedicated to exonerating those who have been wrongfully convicted. Much of his fiction explores deep-seated problems in our criminal justice system.
John lives on a farm in central Virginia.
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March 7, 2020
This was the best so far & they've all been good. This one was a little deeper than most, some gray area matters to deal with. Eminent Domain, government budgets, somewhat soiled business, & conflicted politicians all make center stage in this book. As obvious as the messages are, they're really well done, a joy for any age to read.
As usual, this was narrated by John Boy Walton who did a great job. Highly recommended.
As usual, this was narrated by John Boy Walton who did a great job. Highly recommended.
September 3, 2013
Theodore Boone is a series written by John Grisham. The series is one of my favorites to read. The books are about Theodore Boone, a kid lawyer who fights crime in the city of Strattenburg. Although he is only 13 he has been involved in a murder trial, an abduction and more. In this book, the city has proposed a plan to build a bypass to reduce traffic on a busy street. Although it may sound like a good idea, there are many negative effects. The family of one of Theo's best friends lives on a farm that has been in the family for generations but is in the path of the proposed bypass. The state will take it away from them using eminent domain. The family is heartbroken and comes to Theo for help. There is not much he can do, until he hears about the slimy people behind the building of the bypass.
This book is my favorite out of the series. One of the best things about it was that it was a fast read and impossible to put down. The story had a lot of action, surprises and interesting twists. John Grisham also does a great job with the vivid details, and makes the dilemma feel like it is happening in front of you. I love mysteries and this was a good one. I highly recommend this book.
This book is my favorite out of the series. One of the best things about it was that it was a fast read and impossible to put down. The story had a lot of action, surprises and interesting twists. John Grisham also does a great job with the vivid details, and makes the dilemma feel like it is happening in front of you. I love mysteries and this was a good one. I highly recommend this book.
April 17, 2025
theodore boone was THE legal thriller series when i was younger. it just has the perfect amount of legal stuff and crime stuff in the perfect delivery for a middle-grade audience. and hey, i'm older now, but this series is still as spectacular as ever!!
even tho this book was, and still isn't my favorite (too much politicking 😔), it has all the stuff i love about theodore boone and his lil ways of fighting injustice.
also, i just love how theo has a pretty realistic personality, he's not overly mature and he has disputes with his parents like all kids
even tho this book was, and still isn't my favorite (too much politicking 😔), it has all the stuff i love about theodore boone and his lil ways of fighting injustice.
also, i just love how theo has a pretty realistic personality, he's not overly mature and he has disputes with his parents like all kids
August 3, 2018
-----Spoiler Alert-----Four down, two to go. The boy-wonder saves the day (or in this case, the town) once again. Theo is quite amazing in an eighth grader kind of way. "We start out with Theodore Boone, a star student winning another debate contest. Everybody is proud of him. A few days later, Theo goes on a boy scout camping trip. Every thing goes well until the troublemaker of the group, Percy, somehow gets bitten by a copperhead snake. This puts the whole troop in chaos and Theo is suspended as patrol leader.
Theo is unhappy for a few days until his friend Hardie talks to him about an issue for a bypass. The government wants to take Hardie's land for the bypass using Eminent Domain but Hardie's family doesn't want this to happen. Then, a few days later, when Hardie, Theo, his dog Judge, and some friends are at Hardie's house, they get into a fight with people making the bypass. As Judge tries to protect Theo, he gets hit several times by a wooden pole and is taken to the vet. He is in a critical condition and near death. Theo stays with him day and night and Judge survives.
The thugs are taken to court and are found guilty and put in jail. Theo now devotes his full attention to opposing the bypass. He and his friends go all around town to find bad effects of the bypass. Many of Theo's scout friends join his team. Then Theo and his team make a video with all the bad effects and it becomes a big success. On the day that the commissioners will decide whether the bypass will be built or not, Theo makes a big speech in front of many people and two commissioners vote for the bypass, two vote against it, an one abstains from voting so the bypass is not built. Theo and his friends are very happy."
Theo is unhappy for a few days until his friend Hardie talks to him about an issue for a bypass. The government wants to take Hardie's land for the bypass using Eminent Domain but Hardie's family doesn't want this to happen. Then, a few days later, when Hardie, Theo, his dog Judge, and some friends are at Hardie's house, they get into a fight with people making the bypass. As Judge tries to protect Theo, he gets hit several times by a wooden pole and is taken to the vet. He is in a critical condition and near death. Theo stays with him day and night and Judge survives.
The thugs are taken to court and are found guilty and put in jail. Theo now devotes his full attention to opposing the bypass. He and his friends go all around town to find bad effects of the bypass. Many of Theo's scout friends join his team. Then Theo and his team make a video with all the bad effects and it becomes a big success. On the day that the commissioners will decide whether the bypass will be built or not, Theo makes a big speech in front of many people and two commissioners vote for the bypass, two vote against it, an one abstains from voting so the bypass is not built. Theo and his friends are very happy."
July 28, 2013
This has to be my favoorite book in the series so far. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters and it was an exciting read for a YA thriller. Ike is still my favourite character as he is so nice and calm and cares so much for Theo, especially when he volunteers to stay in the vet's all night with him when Judge is unconcious. These books are very well aimed at their younger audience and keep you reading right through. I like John Grisham's style of writing as I have with his senior fiction books. I will definitely carry on reading other books in the series when they are published.
September 4, 2016
This book dealt with building a by- pass in the city. Grisham's early books were rather interesting and informative. He has devolved into a left-wing flak.
April 26, 2019
I liked this one a lot. I like that all the terms are defined for kids to understand. Love the idea of the kid’s video to fight the bypass. Poor Judge.
November 19, 2021
2⭐️
I didn’t care for this one. It’s heavily focussed on eminent domain and I found it all very boring and was just waiting for it to be done.
Also, the original case from the first book has still not been resolved
I didn’t care for this one. It’s heavily focussed on eminent domain and I found it all very boring and was just waiting for it to be done.
Also, the original case from the first book has still not been resolved
January 14, 2019
The activist a great addition to the Theo Boone series. It expanded on Theo's character, and I would definitely recommend it to someone reading the series.
January 7, 2020
I really like this one, the best so far.
April 11, 2025
And so this series continues... with a case of corruption in Theo's own town....
✏️ Review ✏️
Theodore Boone: The Activist continues the Theodore Boone series in a satisfactory fashion. I liked how this book introduces a good bit of legal terms and provides explanations of them in a concise and interesting way. My thoughts are pretty much the same for this book as I stated them in my review of the previous book, Theodore Boone: The Accused.
Definitely starting to enjoy this series a lot more with each passing book as the series feels more familiar.... Signing off for now until the next book — Theodore Boone: The Fugitive.
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📊 A Quick Overview 📊
👍🏼 What I Liked:
• The intriguing aspects of the plot involving the legal process.
• The introduction and explanation of various legal terms.
👎🏼 What I Did Not Like:
• Perhaps there could still be more depth to the characters.
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❓ To Read or Not To Read? ❓
— Would I recommend this book? Yes*
— To whom? To those who have read the three previous books in the Theodore Boone series.
*(Note: I leave it up to each individual to decide the maturity and discernment level required to read the books I recommend, based on my content warnings below [in my Book Breakdown]. My content warnings [if any] should always be considered alongside my recommendations when deciding who these books are best suited for.)
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📖 BOOK BREAKDOWN 📖 (Overall: 3/5)
~Fundamentals: (1=worst; 5=best)
— 📈 Plot: 3/5
— 📝 Writing: 3/5
— 👥 Characters: 2.5/5
~Content: (0=none; 1=least; 5=most)
— 🤬 Language: 1/5
• One use of "cr*p" and three uses of "gee."
— ⚔️ Violence: 0/5
— ⚠️ Sexual: 0/5
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✏️ Review ✏️
Theodore Boone: The Activist continues the Theodore Boone series in a satisfactory fashion. I liked how this book introduces a good bit of legal terms and provides explanations of them in a concise and interesting way. My thoughts are pretty much the same for this book as I stated them in my review of the previous book, Theodore Boone: The Accused.
Definitely starting to enjoy this series a lot more with each passing book as the series feels more familiar.... Signing off for now until the next book — Theodore Boone: The Fugitive.
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📊 A Quick Overview 📊
👍🏼 What I Liked:
• The intriguing aspects of the plot involving the legal process.
• The introduction and explanation of various legal terms.
👎🏼 What I Did Not Like:
• Perhaps there could still be more depth to the characters.
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❓ To Read or Not To Read? ❓
— Would I recommend this book? Yes*
— To whom? To those who have read the three previous books in the Theodore Boone series.
*(Note: I leave it up to each individual to decide the maturity and discernment level required to read the books I recommend, based on my content warnings below [in my Book Breakdown]. My content warnings [if any] should always be considered alongside my recommendations when deciding who these books are best suited for.)
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📖 BOOK BREAKDOWN 📖 (Overall: 3/5)
~Fundamentals: (1=worst; 5=best)
— 📈 Plot: 3/5
— 📝 Writing: 3/5
— 👥 Characters: 2.5/5
~Content: (0=none; 1=least; 5=most)
— 🤬 Language: 1/5
• One use of "cr*p" and three uses of "gee."
— ⚔️ Violence: 0/5
— ⚠️ Sexual: 0/5
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June 17, 2013
I am reviewing the novel Theodore Boone: The Activist by John Grisham which is an excellent book which I bought from a local supermarket. I think this novel is aimed at teenagers but is still pretty good and relevant to older people. It's part of the Theodore Boone series and this is the 4th installment and these books have been quite successful regularly getting to the number 1 spot on the book charts. Grisham normally does legal thrillers and these books about a youngster whose parents are both prominent lawyers & Theodore himself advises people on the law and is a bit of a detective who solves cases. I haven't read the other 3 books but judging by this book they're probably pretty good. The plot is there is due to be a bypass built around Theodore's town which is still at the planning stage & his dad is responsible for getting the application through. His mum is opposed to it. One argument is that it will stifling development in the town & another is they will lose valuable rural land which is likely to be developed as a result. Someone who is drunk at the time tells Theodore that people are buying nearby land cheaply in the hope they can develop it as shopping centres etc after the bypass has been built and he looks at his dad's files and finds out that is accurate. According to the law he shouldn't have looked at his dad's files so he can't tell anyone what he read and has a bit of a dilemma. Naturally there is a happy ending and it makes a good story. A final point the book makes is when the local government is cash strapped and making cuts to services is it right that they make further cuts to justify building a bypass which in this book is $200 million.
September 13, 2016
Book #4 picks up a month after book #3 ends, opening with Theo's 8th grade debate team -- he's the captain and the star, of course -- in a contest against "...Central, the 'other' school in town and the great rival of Strattenburg Middle School" (p.3).
This is another thoroughly enjoyable read.
The "activist" part comes in first when Theo takes up the cause of his music teacher who is suddenly let go. It comes in second when a friend of Theo's wants him to get involved in protesting a controversial bypass construction project that will take the friend's family farm and go right past an elementary school and heavily used soccer fields.
The legal concept covered heavily in book #4 is that of eminent domain. I haven't mentioned this before, but each book teaches readers about some point of law.
In all these books, I love Theo's interior monologues. He imagines himself saying such clever things to his adversaries but always stops himself before he says them aloud...and he's better off for his lack of follow through...whether he's talking to his parents or someone else. What a super talking point for those reading these novel along with those ages 8 and up.
This is another thoroughly enjoyable read.
The "activist" part comes in first when Theo takes up the cause of his music teacher who is suddenly let go. It comes in second when a friend of Theo's wants him to get involved in protesting a controversial bypass construction project that will take the friend's family farm and go right past an elementary school and heavily used soccer fields.
The legal concept covered heavily in book #4 is that of eminent domain. I haven't mentioned this before, but each book teaches readers about some point of law.
In all these books, I love Theo's interior monologues. He imagines himself saying such clever things to his adversaries but always stops himself before he says them aloud...and he's better off for his lack of follow through...whether he's talking to his parents or someone else. What a super talking point for those reading these novel along with those ages 8 and up.
November 9, 2013
I really don't expect to be crying in the middle of a John Grisham book, certainly not a John Grisham YA book. But put an injured animal into the midst of the story? Yep, I was tearing up. The series has been a bit up and down for me so far in terms of my enjoyment. But this fourth book is probably my favorite. In addition to the heartbreaking and heartwarming incident with Theo's dog Judge, I was especially pleased that Theo did NOT take a risk and violate the ethics of law (whether or not he would have been doing anything illegal). These nosy kid detectives often get away with way too much (yes, Trixie, I'm looking at you!) and it was nice to see Theo get into some trouble with Scouts, and take his punishment, and then have a tempting opportunity to stick it to the bad guy but recognized what he would be doing was wrong and did not give in to the temptation. I enjoyed the kids all rallying against the bypass project (even if it felt a bit implausible and over the top) and Judge came by at the end to make me a little misty once again.
June 16, 2025
Theodore Boone is back in action and what a trail it is. As all of Strattenburg site divided over a hot political and environmental issue. Theo finds himself right in the thick of it. The county commisssion is fighting hard to change the landscape of the town and Theo is strongly opposed to the plans. But when he uncovers corruption beneath the surface, no one, not even Theo is prepared for the risks and potential harm at stake. Torn between his conscience and the law, Theo will do whatever it takes to stand up for what is right.
As they take a stand, a group of kids practically kill Theo's dog Judge. They bashed him in the head and it is a couple days before he comes back into consciousness. Great book, and with a love of animals, and a community that is unified together. When over 150,000 looks on a view this was a huge "look" at what is happening.
Great book, highly recommend.
As they take a stand, a group of kids practically kill Theo's dog Judge. They bashed him in the head and it is a couple days before he comes back into consciousness. Great book, and with a love of animals, and a community that is unified together. When over 150,000 looks on a view this was a huge "look" at what is happening.
Great book, highly recommend.
June 4, 2020
I think that this book was amazing! I really loved it.
January 26, 2022
liberals good conservatives bad if you believe Mr Grisham. Indoctrinate kids early
June 2, 2013
Grisham weaves together a great story using his YA character Theodore Boone. Tackling the theme of community activism in all its forms,, Grisham explains this to the young reader using concrete examples, while tailoring a story to fill the educational moments. Eminent domain appears to be one of the key aspects of educational material and how governments use it to create infrastructure. Theodore Boone returns to being the kid lawyer phenomenon, for which he is so well known. He revisits the hallowed halls of Animal Court, after a highly disturbing case of cruelty, which only fuels his fire to become an even stronger activist. Grisham is certain to show both sides of the issue, the fallout from holding a somewhat controversial opinion on a contentious issue. Full of humour and great legal education for the YA reader, Grisham conveys a great story that will keep the young reader flipping pages until bedtime.
I cannot place the Grisham YA books on the same level as his legal and courtroom thrillers. While there is no parallel, the book serves its purpose quite well; as a means of educating and entertaining the 12-15 year old crowd. The issues are prevalent and the language properly geared to the reader, with a little hokiness to leave the adult reader glad there are some legal thrillers in the Grisham pipeline. In the age of bestselling authors creating YA series to broaden their fan base, Grisham does a splendid job keeping the young reader interested until the back cover.
Kudos, Mr. Grisham on a great YA book. Keep them coming, but don't forget your adult readers, who love a good thriller.
I cannot place the Grisham YA books on the same level as his legal and courtroom thrillers. While there is no parallel, the book serves its purpose quite well; as a means of educating and entertaining the 12-15 year old crowd. The issues are prevalent and the language properly geared to the reader, with a little hokiness to leave the adult reader glad there are some legal thrillers in the Grisham pipeline. In the age of bestselling authors creating YA series to broaden their fan base, Grisham does a splendid job keeping the young reader interested until the back cover.
Kudos, Mr. Grisham on a great YA book. Keep them coming, but don't forget your adult readers, who love a good thriller.
May 19, 2017
It’s a normal day in Strattenburg, almost. Pete Duffy is still missing, but there are other, more important, matters right now. One of those being the Red Creek Bypass, a four-lane highway that is planned to plow right through the pristine countryside, past a school, and through a soccer complex. One of Theo’s friends from boy scouts, Hardie Quinn, is the grandson of one of the homeowners of the land that could be seized by the state for the bypass. He asks for Theo’s advice on the matter, and he really tries to stay out of it. But, we know how good Theo is at this, right?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and found once again that the law content that was written was not at all incomprehensible. Grisham’s narration style does a great job of allowing the reader to picture the scene in their head. I found that it addresses issues such as the research of diesel and other fumes created by fuels and their effects on humans and the environment. I would choose to side with Theo on the matter, against the bypass, because it threatens the safety of all the children and soccer fans in the area. I will definitely continue to read this series, as well as recommend it.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and found once again that the law content that was written was not at all incomprehensible. Grisham’s narration style does a great job of allowing the reader to picture the scene in their head. I found that it addresses issues such as the research of diesel and other fumes created by fuels and their effects on humans and the environment. I would choose to side with Theo on the matter, against the bypass, because it threatens the safety of all the children and soccer fans in the area. I will definitely continue to read this series, as well as recommend it.
August 5, 2017
Another chapter in little Theo's life and another battle won. Of course, this one is very different from the previous ones. The plot looks subtle at first but as it gathers pace to kindle our emotions, it looks at its best. Our lead is Theo as always. This time supported by friends he fights for a social cause. As usual with his elegance and style John Grisham nails the climax voting part with Theo Boone at his best. On a lighter note, it reminds us that he(Theo) is growing day by day. The way in which the bypass problem is unveiled is great. All bases and expressions covered. Our eyes become watery when Judge gets beaten up by thugs trying to protect his only friend and brother Theo. The affection shown by Ike towards Theo doesn't need any explanation. Overall, yet another legal entertainer from Mr.Grisham which should definitely be in your must-read list. Way to go Theo!! Keep Smiling!! Always!!! :) :)
December 18, 2013
My least favorite of the now four Theodore Boone books. I least like Grisham's writing when he gets going on super liberal political topics and this book slanted that way for me. Plotting also seemed much less cohesive than in the previous TB books. Grisham has fully admitted in recent interviews that he doesn't bother to do much research anymore, and it really showed here. A large part of the first half of the book involved Theo's Boy Scout troop activities, where there were several glaring procedural errors. None of it felt right. Also, none of it tied into the main plot, so I don't understand why any of that part was included, unless it becomes important in a future volume. Only a reappearance of animal court and the generally likable main characters saved this book at all for me. Hope the storyline of the next one improves.
June 24, 2018
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September 24, 2020
Felt this was a book written for children and feeling didn't change .it was a pleasant book ,easy to read ,but without the usual Grisham bite
December 28, 2018
Lumayan juga jeda terbitnya dari jilid 3 (≧◡≦) seneng akhirnya buku ini terbit di sini~
Pertama, [sok] ngritik dulu ... terjemahannya mungkin yang agak-agak? Soal penulisan angka, trus ada 1-2 yang kalimatnya jadi bikin "iya apa nggak nih? kalo iya, iya aja, jangan yang nggak-nggak" ｡ﾟ( ﾟ^∀^ﾟ)ﾟ｡ //janganngelawakgaringguk //apalagingetawainguyonansendiri
Untungnya masih bisa ditebak sendiri walau ga pake kunci jawaban~
Ceritanya ... ∑d(°∀°d) soal infrastruktur (di sini berupa pembangunan jalan), pajak, hukum, semua dijelaskan dengan gamblang ala anak-anak, karena si Theo yang berumur 13 tahun berperan mewakili pembaca dengan bertanya, "Itu maksudnya apa?" yang lantas dijelaskan tanpa bertele-tele.
Belum lagi kisah sampingan saat mereka berkemah, yang nggak terlalu terhubung dengan cerita utama, tapi sangat berperan dalam menjelaskan karakter-karakter maupun situasi yang bisa ditemui dan dialami dalam hidup ini (─‿‿─) //sokbijak.
Tapi asli sih, pas kejadian
Soal penokohan, mungkin tipe konsumen masa kini akan merasa Theo dan keluarga Boone kelewat 'standard Amerika', dan sama sekali bukan
Maksudnya, di tengah maraknya tokoh 2D (entah dari buku / film / dll) yang menjunjung tinggi "diversity", Theo dkk tampil sangat "standard" dan ndak neko-neko (^=◕ᴥ◕=^) miauww~
Menurutku pribadi sih mau "diversity" oke, mau "standard" pun oke, karena di kenyataannya pun ada lingkungan yang isinya beragam, dan ada yang kurang beragam. Tinggal baek-baek ngajarin keberagaman di lingkungan yang kurang beragam, oke 'kan? Thank u, next~
Tadinya aku guyon bilang buku ini kayak "Lima Sekawan, tanpa tiga anak lainnya, dan tanpa Timmy". Tapi aku salah! Ada si Judge V●ᴥ●V❤
Sempat terjadi hal-hal
Aku bisa ngebayangin 'aku-usia-SD-SMP' bakalan suka dan semangat sekali baca buku ini. Tapi bahkan diriku yang sudah terlanjurtua sinis-bin-rewel-mendekati-nyinyir ini bisa merasakan kembalinya semangat masa muda~ ihiiyy~~ (≧▽≦)
Apalagi pas adegan
Sangat memuaskan~ (っ˘ڡ˘ς) ...menuju jilid berikutnyaa~~
Pertama, [sok] ngritik dulu ... terjemahannya mungkin yang agak-agak? Soal penulisan angka, trus ada 1-2 yang kalimatnya jadi bikin "iya apa nggak nih? kalo iya, iya aja, jangan yang nggak-nggak" ｡ﾟ( ﾟ^∀^ﾟ)ﾟ｡ //janganngelawakgaringguk //apalagingetawainguyonansendiri
Untungnya masih bisa ditebak sendiri walau ga pake kunci jawaban~
Ceritanya ... ∑d(°∀°d) soal infrastruktur (di sini berupa pembangunan jalan), pajak, hukum, semua dijelaskan dengan gamblang ala anak-anak, karena si Theo yang berumur 13 tahun berperan mewakili pembaca dengan bertanya, "Itu maksudnya apa?" yang lantas dijelaskan tanpa bertele-tele.
Belum lagi kisah sampingan saat mereka berkemah, yang nggak terlalu terhubung dengan cerita utama, tapi sangat berperan dalam menjelaskan karakter-karakter maupun situasi yang bisa ditemui dan dialami dalam hidup ini (─‿‿─) //sokbijak.
Tapi asli sih, pas kejadian
Soal penokohan, mungkin tipe konsumen masa kini akan merasa Theo dan keluarga Boone kelewat 'standard Amerika', dan sama sekali bukan
Maksudnya, di tengah maraknya tokoh 2D (entah dari buku / film / dll) yang menjunjung tinggi "diversity", Theo dkk tampil sangat "standard" dan ndak neko-neko (^=◕ᴥ◕=^) miauww~
Menurutku pribadi sih mau "diversity" oke, mau "standard" pun oke, karena di kenyataannya pun ada lingkungan yang isinya beragam, dan ada yang kurang beragam. Tinggal baek-baek ngajarin keberagaman di lingkungan yang kurang beragam, oke 'kan? Thank u, next~
Tadinya aku guyon bilang buku ini kayak "Lima Sekawan, tanpa tiga anak lainnya, dan tanpa Timmy". Tapi aku salah! Ada si Judge V●ᴥ●V❤
Sempat terjadi hal-hal
Aku bisa ngebayangin 'aku-usia-SD-SMP' bakalan suka dan semangat sekali baca buku ini. Tapi bahkan diriku yang sudah terlanjur
Apalagi pas adegan
Sangat memuaskan~ (っ˘ڡ˘ς) ...menuju jilid berikutnyaa~~
December 9, 2020
John Grisham illustrates the story of a 13-year-old boy who loves the law. His name is Theodore Boone. He knows all of the law and what it takes to be a lawyer. Both of his parents are lawyers and instead of playing sports he spends his free time at their firm or the courthouse.
This book begins with Theo hanging out with a couple of his friends when he gets attacked by some land developers. He soon figures out that what they were doing on his friend's property was illegal. They were surveying the land for a bypass, but they were trespassing. Theo and his parents sue those people and beat them in court, but it doesn't end there. Theo decides to take the whole bypass project on by himself.
Theo helped against the bypass in multiple ways. The first way was when he was attacked by the land developers, and one of the men almost killed his dog, and he got into the newspaper and talked about how bad the bypass was and the people behind it. And also made a video with some of his friends talking about how the bypass was too close to an elementary school and how it would take out a soccer complex. Furthermore, he gave a speech at the courthouse when the decision was being made whether or not to approve the bypass. This quote was before he stood up to say the speech.“If you're not nervous, son, then something is wrong.” His friend told him that and it calmed Theo down and he was able to speak and wasn’t nervous.
The author put a heavy influence on how he felt about progress and big city projects. He showed that the good guys(Theo) were against the big city developers and that the developers were corrupt and evil. He showed that environmentalists were right about the bypass and were fighting for the right cause. I heavily disagree with people standing in the way of progress, and the bypass and big government projects provide a lot of new jobs to people who are struggling.
I liked this book because the characters are easy to understand and their personalities relate to most teens. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys or is interested in law or the environment. This adventure provides a great underdog story.
February 10, 2020
The Activist is the fourth book in the Theodore Boone series written by John Grisham. It stars Theodore Boone, a budding lawyer, who is still in the eighth grade.
Hardi Quinn, one of Theodore Boone's schoolmates seeks advice when his family farm is threatened by a proposed highway bypass. When the boys start to investigate, it turns out the project is a boondoggle, secretly benefitting a few but with disastrous consequences for the surrounding community which includes the Quinn family farm, an elementary school, and a soccer complex.
As he starts to investigate the highway project, Boone has run-ins with some shady characters. As in the rest of the series, Theodore combines the talents of his friends along with his own legal prowess to fight for what is right and defeat the crooked developers as well as the city council and the governor.
The Activist is written rather well. Grisham continues to weaves the law into a narrative that is quickly paced and flows wonderfully well. While the narrative is focused on – the characters suffer a tad and some feels a tad two-dimensional. Theodore Boone knowledge of the law still helps him, but he must also rely on friends and about kids fighting for what they believe in.
All in all, The Activist is written rather well and is a good continuation to what would hopefully be a wonderful series, which I plan to continue in the very near future.
Hardi Quinn, one of Theodore Boone's schoolmates seeks advice when his family farm is threatened by a proposed highway bypass. When the boys start to investigate, it turns out the project is a boondoggle, secretly benefitting a few but with disastrous consequences for the surrounding community which includes the Quinn family farm, an elementary school, and a soccer complex.
As he starts to investigate the highway project, Boone has run-ins with some shady characters. As in the rest of the series, Theodore combines the talents of his friends along with his own legal prowess to fight for what is right and defeat the crooked developers as well as the city council and the governor.
The Activist is written rather well. Grisham continues to weaves the law into a narrative that is quickly paced and flows wonderfully well. While the narrative is focused on – the characters suffer a tad and some feels a tad two-dimensional. Theodore Boone knowledge of the law still helps him, but he must also rely on friends and about kids fighting for what they believe in.
All in all, The Activist is written rather well and is a good continuation to what would hopefully be a wonderful series, which I plan to continue in the very near future.
September 14, 2020
It was a really good book it was a good plot line. The general idea is that the governor wants a bypass to go around the town Theo lives in but if they succeed it could be dangers (pollution wise) for a nearby elementary school a soccer complex and at least 50 people's property will be taken away from them using eminent domain. Truckers and business men are all for the bypass but environment lists know the dangers. It seems like the commissioners are going to vote yes but when some people getting a head start on the job badly hurt Theo's dog Judge Theo starts to get involved. He rallys up all of these kids from the elementary school and soccer players and together they make a video about all of the dangers the bypass would bring and it goes viral. He has two friends who help him along the way and together they try to convince the 5 commissioners that the bypass is "A Bypass to Nowhere". And don't forget that the county and the states have been having to make cuts right and left because there isn't enough money but there is enough money to make a 2 million dollar bypass?!!!! I like this book because it shows that kids can make a difference and have their voice heard. I also felt so sad at the part where Judge gets hurt the author did an amazing job with this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 4, 2020
I do like the pace of John Grisham's novels - he never rushes the story just for the sake of keeping the reader aroused. However, this one was a bit too slow for my liking. I kept waiting for the actual plot to begin and even feared mid-way into the book that it would not, for a sub-plot revolving around the protagonist's dog was given far too much mileage. Moreover, I did not expect an author of Grisham's calibre to use the cliched teenage-boy-and-his-loyal-dog scenario in his work.
I have not read any other book in the Theodore Boone series and therefore have no particular fondness for the character. I was impressed by his portrayal in the beginning of this book but found nothing exceptional about him when the main plot finally arrived. He came across as a conniving wannabe more than a courageous aspirant of law.
I don't know whether kids will enjoy this book for I did not find any particular charm in the protagonist that would appeal to them. The only thing I liked about the book was that like most other Grisham books, it depicted a pressing real-world issue and handled it with sensitivity. All in all, a big let down.
I have not read any other book in the Theodore Boone series and therefore have no particular fondness for the character. I was impressed by his portrayal in the beginning of this book but found nothing exceptional about him when the main plot finally arrived. He came across as a conniving wannabe more than a courageous aspirant of law.
I don't know whether kids will enjoy this book for I did not find any particular charm in the protagonist that would appeal to them. The only thing I liked about the book was that like most other Grisham books, it depicted a pressing real-world issue and handled it with sensitivity. All in all, a big let down.
October 18, 2018
I am currently reading the fourth book of Theodore Boone. I felt a range of emotions during the time reading this book such as anger, fear, sympathy, and stressfulness. During the start of the book it was calm and normal until the government decided to spend millions of dollars on a bypass. Theodore Boone was an activist against the bypass and is working on preventing it. He got into a fight with the factory workers.
June 15, 2017
Some books in this series are better than the others this one was good but not as good as the others. I think that the theme was that not everything is not what it seems. The beginning of the book was bad for the main character then toward the end it got better for him.
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