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Summary: difference
Review: It is not often you will see a book review written by me, especially for a novel of any sort. However, I felt more than obliged to write this one. You see Stephanie Kane is not only a wonderful writer but also a champion for dyslexics everywhere.
I won't go into details about the book's story or plot those reviews can be read anywhere on the web and are far better than I could ever write. I will go into the hero of the book Jackie Flowers because I seem to have known her all my life.
That last statement may make me sound a bit odd; then again, I have felt odd most of my life. To me, the importance of the underlying story of Jackie Flowers far outweighs the wonderfully entertaining novel.
Jackie Flowers is a attorney that has a brilliance she can't see. Her high confidence in court gives way to little in her private thoughts. Through out the twists and turns of her cases she always prevails. Yet, she would give the credit of her success, to the mistakes of her opponents and lucky breaks. (I know this mindset all too well.)
She has a champion in Pilar Perez her assistant and street tough private detective. Pilar of course, can see Jackie's brilliance. Pilar knows Jackie's successes are nothing compared to her capabilities, so she is constantly prodding Jackie toward bigger and better things. (I have been blessed to know several "Pilars" in my life)
Resiliency is as common a trait of successful dyslexics as is self-doubt. A lifetime of focusing on disability will always leave a hole in one's self esteem. However, resiliency and wit got Jackie thorough law school even though she was barely able to read and write. (Though I am relatively uneducated, resiliency has contributed to my success more than most things I learned in school)
I know Jackie is a fictional character but I want so to reach out to her. If she could only see that in reality, her disability is really the source of her ability. If she could just know that, it is not bad to be different, if she could only see her abilities are all that are really important! (These things I had to learn before I could be truly successful)
I must mention one other unique realism about the book. Jackie's problems reading and writing are not the most troublesome dyslexic challenge she faces. I mention this because if you ask any successful dyslexic they will say the same. (Still reading and writing are the single-minded educational intervention for dyslexia)
I don't know if a fictional character can help dyslexics see them selves in a better light. I don't know if others reading this underlying story will ever know how much they help to disable dyslexics.
Maybe a dyslexic hero will be an inspiration for dyslexic's to read more and that is always good. (That is why I read the book.)
However, some dyslexics might even realize they are far better than they think they are. (It just doesn't get any better than that!)
Bless you Stephanie Kane! All your research and effort to understand dyslexia have opened a window that is truly accurate, combined with a story full of surprises that was a joy to read!
(That "joy" word means allot coming from a dyslexic man)
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Summary: Great Read!
Review: Kane just keeps getting better and better. Devotees of the legal/crime thriller couldn't get a better story. Rich character development, realistic courtroom imagery (including the hidden world of a federal judge's chambers) and a first rate, unpredictable plot make this a great read for lawyers and non-lawyers alike. If you like this genre as mastered by Michael Connolly, Scott Turow and John Grisham, Stephanie Kane (who really knows what a criminal case requires) writes like their street wise sister. "Extreme Indifference" will meet your every expectation.
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Summary: Read it now
Review: Laden w. "inside" information about the court system, a compelling story, an attractive heroine - this thriller is everything you could ask for in pleasure reading. You'll never guess who did it & even if you do, you'll enjoy the journey so much that it won't matter. After you finish this one, you'll want to read "Blind Spot" too - the 1st Jackie Flowers novel.
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Summary: Stephanie Kane has done it again!
Review: Stephanie Kane has done it again. I first met Jackie Flowers in Blind Spot and welcomed her back with open arms. Kane's construction of this perfectly wonderful, perfectly flawed, woman draws you in and keeps you there.A horrendous crime has taken place. Jackie's old college professor is accused and, against her better judgment, she takes the case. The college professor, now a federal judge, displays all the warmth of the South Pole. Jackie has to fight everyone, the judge included, to present a defense. Jackie and Pilar are a team that have it all. Jackie is dyslexic and works with and around her learning disability in the most creative ways. This book offers insight into this world that really opened my eyes. I've been aware of this disability for a very long time but I now have a better understanding of the challenges in doing little things I take for granted. The book is well written, the characters well constructed, the mystery is tight and the pace is quick. Be sure to start the book when you've got time - you're not going to want to put it down.
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Summary: GRIPPING AND HIGHLY ENJOYABLE
Review: Stephanie Kane's latest can't-put-it-down crime thriller is a doozy. It offers everything: suspense, a wide variety of characters, a wealth of carefully researched detail of the topography of Colorado canyons; Denver environs, shops, and hot spots; the cultural tension between Boulder and Denver, the operatives of courtroom politics; the thrust and parry between public defender and prosecutor. Kane has the talent and intelligence to make even a witness's account of what is required to splice digital and analog pictures fascinating. The reader identifies immediately with the main character, counselor Jackie Flowers. The action is fast, the characterization is crisp, the pace is unflagging. The reader's interest is maintained through and beyond the last word. Extreme Indifference, which really ought to be made into a movie, is a highly gripping and enjoyable read.
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Summary: Twists and Turns Galore
Review: The hero of "Extreme Indifference" is Jackie Flowers, an attorney whose learning disabilities make reading a chore and driving almost impossible. She reluctantly agrees to represent her former professor (now a federal judge), who is accused of murdering a college student. The case looks like a slam-dunk for the prosecution. But Flowers never gives up, even when she has to drive alone on mountain roads that have as many twists and turns as the plot. Kane clearly knows her way around the criminal justice system, which is not surprising for a former defense attorney. But Kane's terse, taut style not what one expects from a member of the bar, most of whom twist the meaning of the word "brief" beyond all recognition. If you like legal mysteries, get this book. Meanwhile, I'm waiting for the next Jackie Flowers story, and for Hollywood to take notice and realize that she is a perfect character to lead a TV show.
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Summary: Fun read...but a little too trite
Review: The heroine having dyslexia I thought was a nice twist. This condition is something that most of us can't relate to and don't think about very often. The plot takes some nice turns, especially toward the end and the author does a nice job of weaving multiple people and events together so that each chapter holds some meaning, some clues to the end.
My feeling is this author needs to stretch a little more though. After reading the author bio on the jacket cover, I see she is a lawyer in Colorado who is married to a federal judge. The heroine in this novel is a lawyer in Colorado who represents a federal judge. From this bias come some annoying habits. Too often the author uses legal expressions or slang as a way to impress the reader. Instead, it becomes annoying as none of it is explained. Everything about the read revolves around "lawyering" to the point where the rest of the world is viewed as window dressing. As well, is it really plausible that a federal judge accused of murder would be represented by one "rag-tag" lawyer and her assistant? Fiction is fun, but this seemed unreasonable.
I think the author has some talent, but I would encourage Jackie Flowers, our heroine, to become a more rounded character in future installments.
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Summary: Absolutely stunning beginning to end. A great read!
Review: This book has a great plot and great characters that are vibrantly, totally real. The descriptions of the Front Range locales are perfectly described. I've sat at that exact spot in front of the cereal bowl at the Cherry Creek Mall, sipping a latte... Stephanie Kane uses her writing talent to take us into the legal world in a way no author has done before. Many have tried, but she has done it. The rarified world of a federal court judge, the tangled political connections of lawyers and bailiffs and police and secretaries -- Kane shows us this world through Jackie Flower's eyes and makes it real. Don't miss this book. Even though the crime is horrific, there are no overly violent scenes. I never felt I had to turn away -- though I did shudder occasionally! I stayed up late to finish Extreme Indifference and now I'm awaiting Jackie Flower's next adventure with eager impatience.
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Summary: Absolutely stunning beginning to end. A great read!
Review: This book has a great plot and great characters that are vibrantly, totally real. The descriptions of the Front Range locales are perfectly described. I've sat at that exact spot in front of the cereal bowl at the Cherry Creek Mall, sipping a latte... Stephanie Kane uses her writing talent to take us into the legal world in a way no author has done before. Many have tried, but she has done it. The rarified world of a federal court judge, the tangled political connections of lawyers and bailiffs and police and secretaries -- Kane shows us this world through Jackie Flower's eyes and makes it real. Don't miss this book. Even though the crime is horrific, there are no overly violent scenes. I never felt I had to turn away -- though I did shudder occasionally! I stayed up late to finish Extreme Indifference and now I'm awaiting Jackie Flower's next adventure with eager impatience.
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Summary: No indifference here!
Review: You will definitely take a stand on this one. Jackie Flowers returns in Extreme Indifference and she's better than ever. As usual Stephanie Kane's work is spiked with intelligence, authenticity and pure page-turning pleasure. Criminal defense attorney Jackie Flowers is incredibly resourceful, gutsy and dyslexic! If working this case hobbled by her disability isn't monumentally difficult enough, Jackie's defense of her client suddenly gets trumped by the mother of all "smoking guns". Kane takes you on a realistic and fascinating journey through evidence examination that leads to an amazing conclusion. You won't guess this one but you'll have a lot of fun trying!
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