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Summary: A well woven tale
Review: This is the second Turow novel I've read and I'm hooked. He's an excellent story teller and really knows how to take a plot through unexpected twists and turns. This book is solid evidence of his skills and I recommend it heartily.I know how popular Grisham is and I've enjoyed some of his writing, but I'd rate Turow as easily the better writer. This book has plenty to help me reach that conclusion: family and business deceit, awkward romantic liasons, legal and personal grudges and jealousies, securities fraud, etc. Try it, I'll bet you'll like it.
Rating: 
Summary: A great book, until the end
Review: This was my first Turow book to read. It took me awhile to get used to his writing style, but once I did, I was hooked. I was enthralled by the characters and the story line and couldn't wait to find out what happened next. Throughout the first 4/5 of the book, Turow adds many unexpected plot twists that add to the mystery. However, what could have been a great book just turns into an average book because of the end. I guess I expected too much. I wanted to see a totally unexpected surprise that went against everything I thought would happen, but it just never came. Instead, Turow lays out slowly piece by piece the solution to the puzzle. Sure, the ending was not what I expected, but it wasn't a surprise. Turow never gives you time to be shocked or surprised at the ending. I liked this book because Turow does shock and surprise throughout the first part of the book. His characters are well written. I will probably read another of his books, I just won't expect the big surprise ending.
Rating:
Summary: A worthwhile read
Review: This was the first Turow book I read and I found it interesting. I admit that I had to read the book for school. However, I found the story line made me want to read more. If you like Grisham books than you will probably like this book. The two seem to have similiar styles. However, with this book, you really get to understand the main character better. Sandy Stern, the protagonist, was a very interesting and believable character. The various other characters make the book even better. I would definitely recommend reading this book. It is not great, but it is still worth the time.
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