The Burden Of Proof

Rating:
Summary: Outstanding
Review: Written as a loose sequel to "Presumed Innocent," this novels takes us into the world of legal drama in the very capable hands of a true master of this genre. Though not as gritty or compelling as it forebarer, this work does bring vivid, realistic and personable characters to life in a way only Turow can.

The tables have now turned and Alejandro Stern, ace defense counsel now must face trial for an unspeakable crime. The evidence and tension mounts as his former client, and former prosecutor battles to clear his friend's name in the pool of fascinating characters and locales of Kindle County.

This book is not "Presumed Innocent" for those who enjoyed that book. It is a great effort and very entertaining. A bit longer and more ponderous, it is still a tremendous story and flawlessly written. I say it is a must read. It is far better courtroom fiction than most Grisham novels. Deserving of Five Stars, a good read and a great novel.