novelesque_life's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 STARS
"When ace lawyer Bennie Rosato's twin sister returns to Philadelphia, she knows that trouble is on the horizon, for her sister never contacts her with familial love at the forefront of her agenda - if she contacts her at all. At the same time, Bennie's law firm is in trouble, so she takes on a potentially lucrative class-action suit to try to save the day. It could be make or break - both for her family and her firm.
Meanwhile, her colleague Mary DiNunzio persists in bringing ina case that looks more like an Italian wedding than a lawsuit, and then a mysterious stranger appears just in time to help Bennie in the fight of her life - for her life." (From Amazon)
Bennie and Mary sharing a book what could be better? Loved the suspense thriller.
"When ace lawyer Bennie Rosato's twin sister returns to Philadelphia, she knows that trouble is on the horizon, for her sister never contacts her with familial love at the forefront of her agenda - if she contacts her at all. At the same time, Bennie's law firm is in trouble, so she takes on a potentially lucrative class-action suit to try to save the day. It could be make or break - both for her family and her firm.
Meanwhile, her colleague Mary DiNunzio persists in bringing ina case that looks more like an Italian wedding than a lawsuit, and then a mysterious stranger appears just in time to help Bennie in the fight of her life - for her life." (From Amazon)
Bennie and Mary sharing a book what could be better? Loved the suspense thriller.
canada_matt's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Lisa Scottoline returns with another legal thriller in her long-running Rosato and Associates series. While the books are piling up, the action and intensity have not taken a hit, nor should the reader feel as though things are getting stale. It’s all-impact all the time with this piece. Bennie Rosato is back in the central protagonist role, juggling running her firm with some of the foibles that come with being a lawyer to the everyday citizen. After one of her clients balks at paying a sizeable fee for trial, Bennie is left scrambling to see how she will stay afloat. She finds herself tangled into a class-action suit, which could pay out significantly, but will have to win in order to see the money. Trying to get herself named as counsel is one things, but she has another hurdle before her. Sightings of Bennie Rosato around Philadelphia have not been good, with her being accused of various foibles. All the while, her associates try to work and stay afloat. Scottoline does well with this piece, sure to pique the interest of curious readers.
While Bennie Rosato is a sharp-witted attorney in Philadelphia, even she has her limits. After a client balks at paying his sizeable fees in a high-stakes case, Bennie is left holding the bill and her firm is teetering on the brink of financial ruin. She finds an out, working a class-action lawsuit, but even that will be a gamble to ensure she gets the money needed to cover basic bills. After making a plea to serve as counsel of record, the pressure is on Bennie to ensure things go her way.
At the same time, there have been sightings of Bennie all over the city, committing crimes and getting into mischief. Bennie assures everyone that she is not the one they are seeing, and can only surmise that her estranged twin is back, wreaking havoc and trying to drag Bennie down. Juggling work and these issues, Bennie will have her hands full. It all ones to a head when her client is murdered with er as a suspect. Both her freedom and the class-action are in jeopardy, which is sure to have a domino effect.
With three associates trying to earn a living as well, they will have to cobble together enough work to stay afloat. While Bennie would release them from the firm if they want to explore other employment, these women are dedicated to the cause. With everything balanced precariously, Bennie will have to carefully ensure she does not lose her business, her life, or her friends! Scottoline does well to push the series along and kept me wondering.
I have been very excited throughout my Rosato and Associates binge. Lisa Scottoline does well putting together a strong narrative, filling the pages with exciting stories and legal matters that serve the reader thinking. Things flow well and keep moving in a forward direction, with character development adding some depth to the overall experience. Plot lines in this novel work well and the revisiting of Bennie’s sister leaves the door open for countless moments of confusion in this piece. I am eager to see how things resolve and what is on the way for Rosato and Associates in the next novel.
Kudos, Madam Scottoline, as you never seem to leave me unimpressed.
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bheadley's review against another edition
3.0
Love these lawyers. Benny’s twin is back in town wreaking havoc. This book the lawsuit and lawyering takes a back seat to the personal drama Alice brings.
disabledreamer's review against another edition
5.0
Lisa has done it again. The book runs start to finish the characters are well developed and the plot leaves you running towards the end, and then regretting you finished. One of the best books I've read in a long time.
amos0924's review against another edition
3.0
This is my introduction to this author and her stories about the Rosato and associates law firm in Philly. Although some parts srained credulity (the reveal of the killer and the killer's motive didn't ring true; and the existence of a long lost evil twin is ripped from the pages of a Soap Opera script) I did enjoy meeting Benny and her fellow lawyers. Benny Rosato reminds me of Tess Monaghan (The Laura Lippman series of books about the Baltimore PI) which is a good thing. Fans of Lippman and Lisa Gardner would enjoy these books.
mackenzierm's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed Dead Ringer by Lisa Scottoline. I haven't read the Rosato & Associates series in order but I don't feel you need to. There are some details that are a little confusing if you don't, but it's not going to make or break the story if you haven't read the books in order; which I like immensely about these books.
I love how every book I've read by Scottoline, I never even think of the perp being who it is. This book surely didn't disappoint. I didn't realize or have the slightest feeling who the killer was until said killer was unveiled. I love that, to me, that's what makes a good mystery.
Haven't really got much else to say about this book, besides that I loved David Holland, a character in the book! I love Benny too :). She's great.
Amazing book, can't wait to read another by Scottoline.
I love how every book I've read by Scottoline, I never even think of the perp being who it is. This book surely didn't disappoint. I didn't realize or have the slightest feeling who the killer was until said killer was unveiled. I love that, to me, that's what makes a good mystery.
Haven't really got much else to say about this book, besides that I loved David Holland, a character in the book! I love Benny too :). She's great.
Amazing book, can't wait to read another by Scottoline.
dontmissythesereads's review against another edition
4.0
Book #28 read in 2010
I really enjoy this series and all the characters in it.
I really enjoy this series and all the characters in it.
apostrophen's review against another edition
4.0
I met Lisa Scottoline at Book Expo Canada a few years ago, and she's a blast. So, whenever I saw her books, I nabbed them. But, truth be told, I'd not started reading them. Recently, I listened to 'Legal Tender,' and really enjoyed it, and so when I saw this and another Lisa Scottoline available on audio, I nabbed it.
We return to Bennie Rosato and find her just as snarky, sarcastic, and tough as ever. The reader still being Kate Burton really helped, as she's got the perfect voice for the character.
Now, since I've been reading this out of order, some characters I knew weren't in it (apparently, the relationship that began in 'Legal Tender' didn't work out, for one), and I didn't know that Bennie had a twin (I must have missed a book between this and the last one). But when her twin starts to show up and make malicious attempts to ruin Bennie's life, things get interesting. Especially when Bennie's own little law firm is on the financial rocks. And when her biggest client ends up murdered, Bennie's in real trouble - because what if the murderer is her twin? Or are they unrelated? Or, is someone else also trying to ruin Bennie?
Solid stuff, this story, interesting, and the mystery had me confounded (bonus points for that). Thumbs-up, especially for Kate Burton's reading voice.
We return to Bennie Rosato and find her just as snarky, sarcastic, and tough as ever. The reader still being Kate Burton really helped, as she's got the perfect voice for the character.
Now, since I've been reading this out of order, some characters I knew weren't in it (apparently, the relationship that began in 'Legal Tender' didn't work out, for one), and I didn't know that Bennie had a twin (I must have missed a book between this and the last one). But when her twin starts to show up and make malicious attempts to ruin Bennie's life, things get interesting. Especially when Bennie's own little law firm is on the financial rocks. And when her biggest client ends up murdered, Bennie's in real trouble - because what if the murderer is her twin? Or are they unrelated? Or, is someone else also trying to ruin Bennie?
Solid stuff, this story, interesting, and the mystery had me confounded (bonus points for that). Thumbs-up, especially for Kate Burton's reading voice.
hazelbright's review against another edition
3.0
I can't remember anything about this book except that I didn't hate it and it involved an evil twin.