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The Rainmaker Book

John Grisham's The Rainmaker novel: the story behind the show, key differences from the series, and where to start reading.

What is The Rainmaker book?

The Rainmaker is John Grisham's 1995 legal thriller, told from Rudy Baylor's point of view. The novel is the source material for both the 1997 film and the USA Network series.

Why read about the book?

1

Understand the source

See which story beats come straight from Grisham's pages.

2

Spot the changes

Compare characters, case details, and endings across the novel, film, and series.

3

Decide your reading order

Find out whether to read before, after, or alongside the show.

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