The 13th Juror

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Summary: Disappointing ending!
Review: I am getting tired of the liberties mystery authors take with their novels.Talk about loose ends. What happened to the hitman in the hotel for one? just paranoia? And the ending right out of a Perry Mason TV episode. I should have been warned in the reviews in the beginning of the book that John Grisham fans would love this book.Figures

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Summary: They Call It a Page Turner and They're Right
Review: I bought this three-year-old legal thriller while on vacation in Uruguay because it was the least objectionable book in English I could find. I'm glad I discovered it--even at $11 for a paperback. The book is not as slick as Grisham and probably longer than should be but it's an easy read and quite engrossing. It's a nice look inside the legal system, a story about a cop-turned-attorney and his first murder trial. The lawyer is likeable, the client not so much, which makes it all the more fun. I hate to even hint at the ending because I get angry at reviews that do. I'll just say, I wasn't disappointed

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Summary: I gave it 5, but I really think it is a 3 or 4
Review: I gave this book 5 stars because it really is a page turner. Any book that keeps me reading is good, because I throw about 1/2 of my books in the garbage or donate to library after the first few pages. I read 3 or 4 a week. 13th Juror is not exactly exciting, but the defendant is compelling, and I truly think Lescroart captures the psyche of the "battered woman". There are facts revealed here that are so important for the woman in a tragic marriage to know.

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Summary: Go Dismas!
Review: I loved this book. In fact, I ran out and bought the remainder of Lescroart's novels...since I'd only ever read "Guilt" in the past. There's nothing more compelling and satisfying than reading a crime/legal thriller and not knowing "whodunit" until the end. I applaud the author for hooking me in less than 10 pages and keeping me curious and anticipating the next page until the very end. I'll be busy reading the rest of his novels this week into the weekend! More please!

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Summary: Go Dismas!
Review: I loved this book. In fact, I ran out and bought the remainder of Lescroart's novels...since I'd only ever read "Guilt" in the past. There's nothing more compelling and satisfying than reading a crime/legal thriller and not knowing "whodunit" until the end. I applaud the author for hooking me in less than 10 pages and keeping me curious and anticipating the next page until the very end. I'll be busy reading the rest of his novels this week into the weekend! More please!

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Summary: Not what I expected
Review: I read this book because of previous reviews I read. It did not live up to my expectations. It started off very good but ended up as a story that could have been told in half the pages. If you are looking for a good court room drama, read Richard North Patterson, he delievers!! As for this one, if you have a lot of reading time on your hands, it's worth a look.

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Summary: The 13th Juror
Review: I would have to say that this is one or the best books that I have ever read. I couldn't put it down. I have recommended it to five of my friends and they all loved it too. It is a must read.

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Summary: Too many details. This book emits no passion or emotion.
Review: I would not read this author again

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Summary: A Page turner
Review: It keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end....Dismas Hardy is a character you just can't get enough of. Lescroft is a good read.

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Summary: A spectacular book, Lescroart at his best!!
Review: It was hard to put this book down! Lescroart is unique in the sense that he develops each character carefully and makes that person integral to plot of the story in such a way that you will continue to remember each character for a long time.. He's a step above Grisham in that respect. I read Hard Evidence, Guilt, The Vig and A Certain Justice and I can truly say that this book is the best by him so far!