When you work at street level you never know who's going to walk through your door

When you work at street level you never know who's going to walk through your door

John Grisham is a master of legal thrillers, known for his intricate plots and compelling characters. In many of his novels, the protagonist is a lawyer or someone involved in the legal system, facing challenges and obstacles that test their moral compass and determination. One recurring theme in Grisham's work is the idea that when you work at street level, you never know who's going to walk through your door.

In Grisham's novels, the main characters often find themselves in unexpected and dangerous situations, as they navigate the murky waters of the legal world. Whether it's a corrupt judge, a ruthless criminal, or a powerful corporation, the people who walk through their door can have a profound impact on their lives and the cases they are working on.

One of the most famous examples of this theme in Grisham's work is in his novel "The Firm." The protagonist, Mitch McDeere, is a young lawyer who is recruited by a prestigious law firm in Memphis. At first, everything seems perfect - the money, the perks, the opportunities. But as Mitch delves deeper into the firm's operations, he discovers that they are involved in illegal activities that put his life in danger. The people who walk through his door, including the FBI and the mob, force Mitch to make difficult choices and confront his own moral code.