lianareadsblog's review against another edition
4.0
I love a good court criminal justice case and this book was like watching the old Law and Order series.
So many scheming moments and unpredictable twists and turns, trust and disappointments. Who is behind everything in the end? That was my question at all times and I just flew through the chapters because it’s fast-paced and I was so engrossed that I completely forgot what time was or what’s happening around me. I highly recommend it.
So many scheming moments and unpredictable twists and turns, trust and disappointments. Who is behind everything in the end? That was my question at all times and I just flew through the chapters because it’s fast-paced and I was so engrossed that I completely forgot what time was or what’s happening around me. I highly recommend it.
natalier3's review against another edition
3.0
I love Alex Finlay so was looking forward to this- especially as legal thrillers are my favourite genre! I wanted to love it, but it was rather tiring!
So many characters (I struggle with following books like these, especially if these are added with sideline plots too) and lots of things going on to keep track of.
It was a good read, but not one I will really remember after a while.
So many characters (I struggle with following books like these, especially if these are added with sideline plots too) and lots of things going on to keep track of.
It was a good read, but not one I will really remember after a while.
kimberlyp's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kesnit's review
3.0
The author just tries too hard. The idea behind this book is good, but the author tried to put too much into the book, and it came out a mess. There's too many characters, and keeping track of the minor ones takes a lot of effort. Every chapter adds a new plot twist until the book becomes a pretzel. And the ending comes out of nowhere.
If you want to read this book, go ahead. But I recommend borrowing it rather than buying.
If you want to read this book, go ahead. But I recommend borrowing it rather than buying.
canada_matt's review
3.0
A decent thriller/mystery all about the US Supreme court has a reader who enjoys this genre of book intrigued from the beginning. Franze uses his first novel to examine the mystery behind the murder of 6 Justices in one of the bloodiest events in US history (his words in the narration). He does a decent job laying out the story, advancing the characters, and keeping things moving on many planes, though sometimes I felt as though we had too many things going on to really keep the story moving effectively. Too many threads to follow made it a little harder for me to feel the forward movement of the story and its characters.
Franze has certainly done some research on the topic and makes excellent connections with what actually happens and how it all plays itself out in his book. The mystery portion was, for the most part, exciting and interesting; though there were times it became highly hokey and even a little sappy. The end comes at you like a cliff dropping, and the book ends abruptly and without much anticipation. "Here is your murderer, goodnight!"
Kudos Mr. Franze for some entertaining work. I look forward to your next book!!
Franze has certainly done some research on the topic and makes excellent connections with what actually happens and how it all plays itself out in his book. The mystery portion was, for the most part, exciting and interesting; though there were times it became highly hokey and even a little sappy. The end comes at you like a cliff dropping, and the book ends abruptly and without much anticipation. "Here is your murderer, goodnight!"
Kudos Mr. Franze for some entertaining work. I look forward to your next book!!
chymerra's review
5.0
Very action packed political thriller.
Will I read it again? Yes
Will I reccomend it to family and friends? Yes.
Will I read it again? Yes
Will I reccomend it to family and friends? Yes.
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