Heartstone

Rating:
Summary: All of the other reviewers are right...
Review: ...this book is both a gripping, page-turning crime story and a tedious, mind-numbingly dull piece of prose. It literally depends on the section of the book you are in.

Prosecutor Al Caproni has a message brought to him that a drifter named Heartstone wants to see him a about a long-past high profile double murder that he helped to prosecute. The narration then flashes back to the night of the murder and follows the original investigation and prosecution of the case.

At times, this section really drags. A star witness is hypnotized and the reader is forced to wade through pages of probing by the psychologist/hypnotist as he tries to unlock her repressed memories(Skimming is recommended). Margolin introduces too many characters but he ties them together wonderfully in the end. As we come back to the present Margolin delivers and ending that hit me like a kick in the belly. Very powerful. I did not see it coming.

All in all - good job!



Rating:
Summary: As a debut novel - It's a commendable read.
Review: After enjoying "After Dark", I decided to read Phillip Margolin's debut novel, which was first published in 1978 and being nominated for an Edgar Award. Thumbs up for being a debut and written in the late 70s, it may not be as sophisticated and compelling as compared with those more recent works of some legal/criminal/thriller writers.Nonetheless, it is a sincere and good effort work from PM. This could attribute to PM himself being a criminal defense lawyer in Oregon where he works both as an appellate and a trial attorney. As quoted from the book, he has represented over 30 people charged with murder, including a number of clients who have faced the death penalty. What I admire about PM's novel is that, just like "After Dark", he has invoked or should I say, at least he tried (especially for those who do not favour this book), to instil some thought provoking 'dark' facts for us to ponder seriously!!

Rating:
Summary: As a debut novel - It's a commendable read.
Review: After enjoying "After Dark", I decided to read Phillip Margolin's debut novel, which was first published in 1978 and being nominated for an Edgar Award. Thumbs up for being a debut and written in the late 70s, it may not be as sophisticated and compelling as compared with those more recent works of some legal/criminal/thriller writers. Nonetheless, it is a sincere and good effort work from PM. This could attribute to PM himself being a criminal defense lawyer in Oregon where he works both as an appellate and a trial attorney. As quoted from the book, he has represented over 30 people charged with murder, including a number of clients who have faced the death penalty. What I admire about PM's novel is that, just like "After Dark", he has invoked or should I say, at least he tried (especially for those who do not favour this book), to instil some thought provoking 'dark' facts for us to ponder seriously !!

Rating:
Summary: A Guessing Game
Review: Heartstone is a well written, page turning novel. Margolin doesn't let up on the suspense and keeps you guessing right to the very end. Excellent!

Rating:
Summary: superb!!
Review: I am surprised to see negative reviews of this legal thriller.This book is so great I just could not put it down.The characters are bold ,dialogue is fluent and the plot is superb.A very well written book which I highly recommend. Mr Margolin you have a new fan,and this surely wont be the first book of yours I will read.

Rating:
Summary: I loved this book!!
Review: I can't beleive so many people did not like this book. I loved it. The ending is unreal- I screamed when I found out what really had happened. I thought it was one of the better books that he has written. If you do like this book- check out "Gone But Not Forgotten" by Margolin which is just as good.

Rating:
Summary: Margolin Is Mesmerizing!
Review: I don't feel like writing a long review about Heartstone, considering the fact that I accidently wrote it on the novel "After Dark" by Phillip Margolin page. But Heartstone and After Dark are both fascinating novels. I would strongly suggest all the novels by Phillip Margolin to anyone who likes Steve Martini, John Grisham and J.F. Freedman. Make sure you have your doors securely fastened, because there is a lot of suspense in the Phillip Margolin novels.

Rating:
Summary: Margolin Is Mesmerizing!
Review: I don't feel like writing a long review about Heartstone, considering the fact that I accidently wrote it on the novel "After Dark" by Phillip Margolin page. But Heartstone and After Dark are both fascinating novels. I would strongly suggest all the novels by Phillip Margolin to anyone who likes Steve Martini, John Grisham and J.F. Freedman. Make sure you have your doors securely fastened, because there is a lot of suspense in the Phillip Margolin novels.

Rating:
Summary: interesting and addicting---but confusing.
Review: I enjoyed reading this book. It is a bit confusing though because it hops around from subject to subject, but this sudden change of subject keeps you addicted and interested in what will happen next. This book is great for those who like mysteries. I recommend this book to those out there and hope that you will enjoy it as much as I did. In my opinion you won't be able to put it down!!!

Rating:
Summary: Could not put this book down.
Review: I found this book to be exceptional. It is not very often when I come across a book that keeps my attention so completely. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys suspense and trying to guess the outcome of a book.