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Summary: Not Guilty, but Certainly Responsible . . .
Review: If Daniel Petrocelli argued before the civil jury as clear as he wrote this book, it is without a doubt no surprise they came to the verdict they did . . . Having read Toobin's The Run of His Life, and Schiller's American Tragedy, both of which are good books, I read Petrocelli's book with the thought that there would be nothing more I could possible learn about the Simpson circus. But there was. Much more. For example, how could the police have planted the evidence before they had Simpson's blood? How did "the killer" get cut from broken glass, when the cuts were on the back of his fingers? These are only a few of the delicious examples Petrocelli points out. His description of people and the day to day trial events are vivid; as vivid as his description of Simpson's demeanor. As vivid, even, as Nicole and Ron's autopsy photos. The book is compelling, and it not once allows the reader to put it down. So, if you were angered that Simpson was found "not guilty," then you will be delightfully rewarded in Petrocelli's account of the civil case. The case of State of California v. Simpson cost more than $30 million, and took more than a year to complete. The evidence was staggering, and the arguments on both sides strong. Yet, the verdict was "not guilty." The book Triumph of Justice cost me $20, took me less than a week to read, and Petrocelli's arguments were succinct, powerful, and persuasive. He may not have been "guilty" of murder, but after reading this book, I would certainly find Simpson "responsible" for two grisly deaths.
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Summary: The best of the bunch!
Review: If you only read one book about the O.J. Simpson saga, make this the one! The testimony given by Simpson during Mr. Petrocelli's examination is the one everyone was hoping for during the criminal trial. His technique gets to the truth and provides the reader gives the reader with an "as if I was there" feeling. Well done. Informative. The book demonstrates that justice does exist.
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Summary: Spellbound, Could not put this book down, until completed
Review: Incredible inside story of a high profile murder case and an Attorney's belief that Justice would prevail. AND IT DID.
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Summary: Riveting! Wonderful achievement! I was mesmerized.
Review: Mr. Petrocelli answered all the questions I had regarding the O.J. Simpson trials. His thoroughness of preparation for the civil trial is to be admired. I could not put the book down. Be prepared for great detail of a well thought-out presentation to a jury.It WAS a Trimph of Justice.
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Summary: Too long, too late!!!
Review: Mr. Petrocelli's book seems to fulfill his need to make himself out to be a great lawyer. He fails to realize that just about any lawyer could have won the civil case after all the negative fall-out over the verdict in the criminal trial. He mentions many things that the prosecution did wrong in their case without realizing that in the criminal trial the prosecution's burden was much more difficult. The prosecution could not put O.J. on the stand nor could they use a bunch of heresay evidence. This book is nothing but a rehash of all the reasons we should believe O.J. Simpson committed the murders. Trust me, you've heard it all on the news. I have read many books on this subject and this one was the worst.
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Summary: Civil Trial=Post Graduate, Criminal Trial=Nursery School
Review: Not an easy book to read. If you were angry at the murderer's aquittal in the criminal trial you'll be even angrier after reading this book. That Petrocelli who wasn't even a criminal attorney could do the basic homework and win makes you wonder where Ito, Clark and Darden were during the criminal trial. No doubt watching the Johnnie Cochran Show. I know the Browns' and the Goldmans' could never repay this man for what he did for Ron and Nicole. Thank you Mr. Petrocelli for this book!
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Summary: O Marcia, Where Art Thou?
Review: Perhaps the 10th OJ book I've read, this one puts the rest to shame. It is brilliant. Chapter 34 had me in tears, nearly sobbing, on a bus on my commute home. After reading this book, I believe that the prosecution team for the criminal trial owes the Goldmans and Nicole's family an apology. Indeed, I believe they owe us all an apology for the travesty they put on.
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Summary: Boring and incompetent writing
Review: Petrocelli (and/or his ghost writer) have put together a book that is replete with incorrect use of the language in terms of tenses and punctuation marks, and the writing style is without any real sense of flow. I found this effort tedious and poorly organized, certainly not worthy of an attorney of his stature -- unless it was written soley for the money that nearly any book about O.J. Simpson can produce.
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Summary: The story without the hype
Review: The best book on this tragedy that I have read. It uncovered and exposed information that the criminal trial did (could?) not and the civil trial lawyer is straightforward and easy to comprehend. I am glad I read all the books on the "OJ murders" but this one was the best by far.
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Summary: A Triumph, Indeed
Review: The thought that just won't go away when reading this book is "Why, oh, why didn't Petrocelli try the criminal case?" Of course, knowing what we know about the criminal jurors, maybe no one could have won with that jury. In any event, it is truly a delight to read the sections with Simpson on the stand, stumbling over his own lies, equivocating, spinning, and making it up on the fly. The arrogant celebrity murderer is exposed from page 1 for the truly despicable jerk he is. The O. J. Simpson case is somewhat unique in that closure was needed for not only the victims' families, but for the millions outraged by the unfathomable criminal verdict. I am happy to say that Petrocelli gave the Goldmans and the Browns a little of that closure, and with this book, he provides some for the rest of us as well. Required reading for those still angry about the trial, or, God forbid, anyone who still maintains Simpson's innocence. Too bad this is out of print; grab a copy if you can.
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