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Summary: So bad I'm embarrassed to have read it...
Review: A fascinating coda to the Simpson saga. An entirely plausible and well-crafted "what-if" story. One is grateful for the addition of "A work of fiction" to the title; otherwise, one wouldn't really be quite sure.... Highly recommended.
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Summary: A NOVELSIST'S FREEDOM TO TELL A REAL TRUTH
Review: David Bender has written a remarkable book here, one which I sailed through in a single attentive sitting. With the freedom of a novelist, the freedom to speculate, the freedom from debates and arguments and political positions, Bender has written more human truth about the Simpson case than most other books on the topic. I was a consultant for the prosecution in the Simpson criminal case, and then for the Golman family attorneys in the civil case, and I know the case very, very well. I also came to know the man, the batterer, the murderer O.J Simpson, and no matter how you feel about his guilt or innocence, David Bender's book paints a picture of the fictional Simpson that is far clearer, and with more delicate brush-strokes than you'll ever likely see of the so-called "real" Simpson. Read the book for the pure enjoyment of the novel. If it adds some light to your impressions of the case, all the better. - Gavin de Becker, author THE GIFT OF FEA
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Summary: OJ:OK
Review: Following the Simpson trial was a bit of a closet pleasure (even that is strange to admit) and this book sort of follows that indulgence's path. Bender DOES capture what seems to be Simpson's "real" personality (or at least, persona), as well as the shallow show biz and celeb world. But this is counterbalanced by the overall effect coming off a little thin and sketchy. This also makes for a quick read, which helps. But there's no knockout.F. Harris
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Summary: I think this author knows something.
Review: When you read this book you can tell the author doesn't have much of a love for OJ Simpson; however, when you read this book you get a hint that maybe... just maybe this author actually got his story from OJ himself. It's one of them OJ books you can get through quickly while believing every word is actually OJ's. Hmmm, makes me wonder.
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