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gtjarvis's review against another edition
5.0
Michael Connelly's Lincoln Lawyer is fast paced, thrilling and always keeps you guessing. This was my first criminal defense novel and it was fantastic. I highly recommend this novel and can't wait to start The Brass Verdict.
liakeller's review against another edition
3.0
Entertaining read, just took me forever for some reason. I liked the characters and defense lawyer milieu.
lavins's review against another edition
5.0
While being towards the end of The Law of Innocence I've realized that The Lincoln Lawyer, which was a great, great movie, extremely well played by Matthew McConaughey, was a movie based on Michale Connelly's book. Googled it and sure enough, there it was. So i am taking this opportunity to start this exquisite series from the beginning.
There is a really delicious feeling when you find a new series of books written by an author you love. you know you're in for a treat and it feel so so so good.
The book is really well done and we get to know Mickey close up and personal. Reading about a lawyer versus a LAPD detective is a nice change of gears. The action is happening mainly in court and Connelly, as always, does an amazing job to portray it all in a way that makes the reader feel like he/she has a front line seat.
As I've said before, having extremely intelligent main characters makes the story super enjoyable and the plot twists are so much better for it.
There is a really delicious feeling when you find a new series of books written by an author you love. you know you're in for a treat and it feel so so so good.
The book is really well done and we get to know Mickey close up and personal. Reading about a lawyer versus a LAPD detective is a nice change of gears. The action is happening mainly in court and Connelly, as always, does an amazing job to portray it all in a way that makes the reader feel like he/she has a front line seat.
As I've said before, having extremely intelligent main characters makes the story super enjoyable and the plot twists are so much better for it.
onekat's review against another edition
4.0
Such an honest depiction of what it's like to be a legal professional, aside from the Client going after you and what not. Working as a legal professional myself, getting Clients to pay and having someone commit is a big part of the job.
In terms of the book, I loved the story, I loved the characters, and I loved the writing style. I was not bored for a single minute. As I had watched the movie before reading the book, I did imagine Matthew McConaughey as the main character which obviously made the book even better.
I can't wait to read more books by Michael Connelly about Mickey Haller.
In terms of the book, I loved the story, I loved the characters, and I loved the writing style. I was not bored for a single minute. As I had watched the movie before reading the book, I did imagine Matthew McConaughey as the main character which obviously made the book even better.
I can't wait to read more books by Michael Connelly about Mickey Haller.
lydzlovezreadz's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jonahahaha's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
lwalker77's review against another edition
5.0
I had seen the movie over a year ago and liked it very much so I had avoided reading the book. I ended up enjoying the book even more than I liked the movie. This was a great book.
Second reading via audio January 2024. This a classic of the genre! May have enjoyed it even more the second time around!
Second reading via audio January 2024. This a classic of the genre! May have enjoyed it even more the second time around!
milen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
sianw1992's review against another edition
5.0
I had seen the trailer for The Lincoln Lawyer some four years ago and then proceeded to buy the book. It has taken me FOUR YEARS to get around to reading it, but I can tell you, it was totally worth the wait.
I've always been a fan of law, in books, programmes, films, real life. I find it interesting that while detective or police procedurals focus on whodunnit, law features focus on presenting the best case, whether that person is actually guilty or not.
Our main character is Mickey Haller, generally likeable and obviously doing his best for his clients. But he deserves to get paid like everyone else. Not long into the novel, Haller is assigned to the case of Louis Roulet. The victim, Reggie Campos, had her home broken into and has been brutally beaten. Roulet claims that he is completely innocent.
As the case progresses and details emerge from the woodwork, it becomes clear that all is not as it seems and nobody can be trusted. Haller is trying to trust his instincts, but is bound by lawyer-client confidentiality. Michael Connelly provides a variety of supporting characters: private detective Frank Levin, ex-wife and DA Maggie McPherson, ex-con and Haller's driver Earl. All of them and weaved into this story with twists and turns galore. You never quite know who is telling the truth and that's what makes this story so gripping. I blasted through it in four days and loved every minute of it. The legal terms aren't confusing, but Connelly doesn't treat the audience like an idiot either. He trusts his reader to keep up and hold on as the story rollercoasters to its conclusion. I can't wait to read more of Michael Connelly and explore more of his seedy LA underbelly.
I've always been a fan of law, in books, programmes, films, real life. I find it interesting that while detective or police procedurals focus on whodunnit, law features focus on presenting the best case, whether that person is actually guilty or not.
Our main character is Mickey Haller, generally likeable and obviously doing his best for his clients. But he deserves to get paid like everyone else. Not long into the novel, Haller is assigned to the case of Louis Roulet. The victim, Reggie Campos, had her home broken into and has been brutally beaten. Roulet claims that he is completely innocent.
As the case progresses and details emerge from the woodwork, it becomes clear that all is not as it seems and nobody can be trusted. Haller is trying to trust his instincts, but is bound by lawyer-client confidentiality. Michael Connelly provides a variety of supporting characters: private detective Frank Levin, ex-wife and DA Maggie McPherson, ex-con and Haller's driver Earl. All of them and weaved into this story with twists and turns galore. You never quite know who is telling the truth and that's what makes this story so gripping. I blasted through it in four days and loved every minute of it. The legal terms aren't confusing, but Connelly doesn't treat the audience like an idiot either. He trusts his reader to keep up and hold on as the story rollercoasters to its conclusion. I can't wait to read more of Michael Connelly and explore more of his seedy LA underbelly.
bibliocamera's review against another edition
5.0
Great re-read for book club. I love Connelly’s writing style.