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Summary: Forget Grisham, Degree of Guilt Is A Real Legal Thriller
Review: So much attention has been paid to John Grisham and his success, that other authors in the legal thriller genre tend to be ignored. That is a real crime because there are many writers that are better, among those, Richard North Patterson stands as the best. Degree Of Guilt is Patterson's best book and it will litterally blow you away. The characters are written realistcally and the plot is complex but not confusing. Once you start this book you will never want to put it down until you reach it's shattering conclusion. Forget Grisham do yourself a real favor and try Patterson, you will not be dissapointed.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: The book was enjoyable to read. The story itself was good and it was well written and it fit together. The court room scenes were well written credible, creative and the mystery was a little predictable but nonetheless did not detract from the enjoyment of the story. That's says alot. It shows that Mr. Patterson was a trial attorney. The book is well researched. The characters and dialogue was interesting and mature (which I have been surprised to learn can be hard to come by even with best-selling author novels). I enjoy stories that are well written and avoid being sloppy. I've read a Richard North Patterson's written in 1981 and I've read one published in 1996 and many in between and I highly recommend him to those who enjoy legal mysteries. A couple of excellent twists in this one.
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Summary: 2 Thumbs Up
Review: The characters were amazing...i think he showed all their feelings superbly..the courtroom drama was exciting and on the whole the story was satisfying!Degree Of Guilt is the 3rd book of Mr.Patterson that ive read...and i cant wait to read more stories about Chris Paget and Teresa Peralta
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Summary: Outstanding legal thriller!
Review: The plot is intricate, the characterization superb, and the dialog believable. It's best to read The Lasko Tangent first, since that's where Christopher Paget is introduced. I'm so glad I discovered this author, and would appreciate recommendations from other readers who particularly enjoy his style of writing.
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Summary: Patterson's heroine is good to know
Review: The way I came to try a Richard North Patterson book is perhaps odd to some, perhaps not. I was reading the Stephen King book covered a few weeks back and his main character was a writer. In the book, more than a few titles and authors were mentioned, as was the author of this week's "Degree of Guilt." If one of my favorite authors admires a writer, guess it follows in my mind that I'll enjoy reading that writer too. In this case, I was right! A writer with the mind of an attorney, Richard North Patterson conveys the courtroom environment very well, from the witness chair to the opposing side's tables and everyone seated in and at them. This novel, "Degree of Guilt" brings a female character, Mary Carelli, to the forefront who is very hard to like. She does indeed kill a man, and the degree of guilt is exactly what the book is about. Great title choice! The male characters are much more interesting and very, very easy to like. From the beginning to the end, the relationship between the male protagonist, Chris Paget (an attorney for the defendant) and his son, Carlo, is evidenced by humor and love and a certain care placed around both elements. A pleasure to read, and to get to know them both. Several topics are covered in this novel -- rape, murder, and self defense are the primary ones that move the plot smoothly along the pages. A determined prosecutor and interesting judge also add to the strength of the novel. Overall, I'm not sure I'll read this one again, but for some escapism into the world of a one parent family and the legal system, it's just fine.
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Summary: An Original story line which was totally engrossing
Review: This book eludes to famous participants from history and the reader is quickly absorbed by the shocking, graphic story line. The characters are well developed and you love and hate them, until you are caught in the final conundrum. You accept them at that point as a product of circumstance. This was my first Richard North Patterson novel and I enjoyed it immensely.
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Summary: Absorbing
Review: This is my first Patterson book and it invites me to read his other works. I wish I had read Lasko Tangent first, as there are a number of referrals to it in this book. Concentrated reading is required, because Patterson structures his sentences and meanings carefully. Overall a very enjoyable and interesting novel
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Summary: What a great book to read for an introduction to an author!
Review: This is the first book I have read by Patterson. Impressed by his page-turning interest. This book never lagged in interest as some do. I will be reading more by this author. One of the best books I have read in the last year, if not the best! Highly recommend it to all
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Summary: Just Great
Review: This was a page turning legal thriller from the very beginning. Mr. Patterson manages to weave legal procedures into a gripping story that does not leave the reader neither confused nor bored. This was a first time read for me by this author and I was thrilled to find it very entertaining. This book had it all, suspense, romance (only a little and very back burner), murder...trust me pick this book up you won't be able to put it down. This will be an author that I will read again.
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Summary: A Page Turning Legal Thriller
Review: This was a page turning legal thriller from the very beginning. Mr. Patterson manages to weave legal procedures into a gripping story that does not leave the reader neither confused nor bored. This was a first time read for me by this author and I was thrilled to find it very entertaining. This book had it all, suspense, romance (only a little and very back burner), murder...trust me pick this book up you won't be able to put it down. This will be an author that I will read again.
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