Degree of Guilt

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Summary: Review on "Degree of Guilt"
Review: Actually, I only read romance but when my brother gave me this book I was suddenly very curious as to why he enjoys it.
I was struck by the story itself so I read the stuff. I love how the author twist my mind on the motive of Mary Carelli. At first I was confident on my guess but as I turn the pages, I doubt that guess. It even keep me on my toes and crazy as it is, I can feel my adrenaline shot up especially on the court scene. The characters are even mind-boggling and fascinating and complex at the same time. But it doesnt struck me that those characters are not real. And honestly, I cant put the book down, fearing and anticipating what will happen next. Its the best for me and I love it so much.

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Summary: THE NTH DEGREE
Review: As I continue to read Mr. Patterson's books, I am in awe at this man's brilliance and writing skills. "Degree of Guilt" is an awesome book, filled with labrynthine plottings, excellently developed characters, and competent legal derring-do. As in all of Patterson's books, we find characters that are far from perfect, and whose personal secrets and disappointments can be both heartwrenching and disturbing. Unfortunately, I read "Eyes of a Child" which was written after this, so I knew some of what was going on with Mary and Paget and with Teresa and Richie. Patterson's development of the tension between Terri and her worthless husband is chilling; with no resolution truly in this book, one can find out what happens in "Eyes of a Child," but you would do best to read this one first.
Anyway, we know from the beginning that Mary Carelli murdered Mark Ransome, but why and what is all the intriguing things that Mary has done that she won't share with Paget? Patterson brilliantly unfolds a scenario that takes us back into Chris and Mary's past; and how Terri and Chris become the best of friends and more so. It's a great book, I don't want to go into too many plot details, but trust me, this one is a real winner!
HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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Summary: THE NTH DEGREE
Review: As I continue to read Mr. Patterson's books, I am in awe at this man's brilliance and writing skills. "Degree of Guilt" is an awesome book, filled with labrynthine plottings, excellently developed characters, and competent legal derring-do. As in all of Patterson's books, we find characters that are far from perfect, and whose personal secrets and disappointments can be both heartwrenching and disturbing. Unfortunately, I read "Eyes of a Child" which was written after this, so I knew some of what was going on with Mary and Paget and with Teresa and Richie. Patterson's development of the tension between Terri and her worthless husband is chilling; with no resolution truly in this book, one can find out what happens in "Eyes of a Child," but you would do best to read this one first.
Anyway, we know from the beginning that Mary Carelli murdered Mark Ransome, but why and what is all the intriguing things that Mary has done that she won't share with Paget? Patterson brilliantly unfolds a scenario that takes us back into Chris and Mary's past; and how Terri and Chris become the best of friends and more so. It's a great book, I don't want to go into too many plot details, but trust me, this one is a real winner!
HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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Summary: I like it so much and do not want to take a break from it.
Review: At the beginning of the story, I did not like it but I kept on and like it very much. So, I went to local bookstore and bought all of his books. They are great books to read!

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Summary: Paget's personal struggles make plot pop
Review: Christopher Paget is living a perfectly happy life: he is a successful lawyer with a son who loves him. Then he is called on to defend his son's mother on the charges of murder and to wage a war to keep his family together and his private life private.

This book is a courtroom thriller, with the reader turning the pages to find out what happens to Mary Carelli, Christopher's client, former lover and the mother of his son.

But what makes the reader care so much is the vibrant, real characters of Christopher and Carlo Paget, and of Terresa Peralta, Chrstopher's co-cousel on the case. These are real people, with real joys and hurts and confusion. As readers, we care about them.

At it's apex, the story shows us a man fighting to keep his family and his reality together in a case that is spinning out of control.

While the plot and the court action keep our interest, it is the characters and our interest in them that keep the pages turning.

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Summary: On par with Silent witness
Review: Degree of Guilt and Silent Witness are Patterson's two best novels, though Turow's Presumed Innocent is the best legal thriller ever written. All better than Grisham.

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Summary: Most shocking and suspenseful book yet!
Review: Degree of Guilt is one of Richard North Patterson's best books yet. It keeps you hanging on until the last page........and more!

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Summary: One of the best courtroom thriller novels
Review: Degree of Guilt was is one of the best courtroom drama novels out today. This book and the follow up Eyes of a Child read like volume one and two. You will not be bored be either I guarantee it!

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Summary: This will pull you into Patterson's world of fiction.
Review: Degree of Guilt was the first Patterson book I read, and because it was so good, I went out to buy others. However, none of the rest have been as thrilling as Degree of Guilt. I've also read "Eyes of a Child" and considering that it is a sequel, it is effective in that the reader is still held to each of the characters instead of losing that interaction as a result of boredom. However, there should definitely no be another sequel to this. Patterson is a master of plot, the unexpected conclusions make reading his books worthwhile, good for a lazy Sunday afternoon read

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Summary: Tension-filled Legal Thriller
Review: Degree of Guilt's protagonist, Christopher Paget, has a difficult decision to make. His former lover, the mother of his son, has suddenly reappeared in their lives. The reason? She's accused of murdering one of America's best-known novelists.

While the courtroom dramatics are gripping, it is the out-of-court events which really propel this novel. Paget's emotional journey as the story unfolds is one that will cause the reader to feel sympathy pains.

This was my first time to read Patterson, but definitely not the last.