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Summary: Best book I've read in a while!
Review: There is no need to describe this book's plot in any way, shape or form--the book is just that _GREAT_! Any Scott Turow fan will fall instantly in love and read through every page like a maniac. I couldn't put this book down, and finished the massive 515 pages in 2 days. Just simply amazing.
- Delaney
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Summary: Deep and interesting read
Review: This book is not necessarily a great courtroom drama, but more of a character study with some mystery thrown in.Much better than Grisham.
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Summary: Keep your dictionary close at hand
Review: This fiction lacks page to page suspense. The reader is taken into a Jewish family, where the main character, Stern, does not know anybody except his colorful, scheming, affluent brother in law. His son, daughters, son in law and especially his wife of decades are strangers to him. So are his close neighbors. Yet Stern is a successful lawyer, must have a reasonable amount of intelligence, one should hope. An unlikely situation, but entertaining enough. It seems like he really doesn't want to know what makes his family tick but stumbles into their secrets. Rude awakenings! That would be a better title, because the legal aspects of the book read like murky morass. I think the author failed his burden of proof to convince me, that this is a good novel. His style is tiresome to read, however the proof is there, that fiction has no limits, because it demands no burden of proof. Rude awakenings for fans of this author, I assume! Gerborg
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Summary: Rude awakenings......
Review: This fiction lacks page to page suspense. The reader is taken into a Jewish family, where the main character, Stern, does not know anybody except his colorful, scheming, affluent brother in law. His son, daughters, son in law and especially his wife of decades are strangers to him. So are his close neighbors. Yet Stern is a successful lawyer, must have a reasonable amount of intelligence, one should hope. An unlikely situation, but entertaining enough. It seems like he really doesn't want to know what makes his family tick but stumbles into their secrets. Rude awakenings! That would be a better title, because the legal aspects of the book read like murky morass. I think the author failed his burden of proof to convince me, that this is a good novel. His style is tiresome to read, however the proof is there, that fiction has no limits, because it demands no burden of proof. Rude awakenings for fans of this author, I assume! Gerborg
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Summary: Yuck! Don't bother!
Review: This wasn't worth reading. Scott Turow has plunged a long way from the excellence of _Presumed Innocent_. I'm bummed I spent money on this book. I gave it away to the library swap rack.
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Summary: Turrow's soap-opera law story burdens more than proves.
Review: Turrow is a master of plot twists in this drama, but his characters are less than endearing. The descriptions and interplay among lawyers and clients are exceptional, and they support the center plot throughout. In the family interactions, which are frequent and central to the story, Turrow struggles. One wants to get to the fierce competitiveness and fine secrecy of the law story, but finds himself plowing through the uneasy muck of insecure relationships and misplaced affections. It still makes for a good read, but at times you will find no trouble putting the book down and going to bed.
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