Reviews with content warning for Misogyny - The Boys' Club

I read this book in two sittings! It was rough to read (please check trigger warnings) but kept my attention. I also enjoyed the mix of past storyline and current court case interviewing.

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jenn_reads's review against another edition

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challenging medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Distressing but fascinating. The ending seems wildly unrealistic.

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chanfed's review against another edition

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challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

LOVED this book. Erica Katz is an incredible author and really painted the picture well of what it’s like to be a women in Big Law, fighting to get to the top.
The mix of deposition and storytelling made it hard to put this book down because I wanted so badly to know what was coming next!

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gissellereads's review against another edition

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mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

You had me at drama within the halls of Big Law. This book came highly recommended but at the same time not super hyped. I was ready to sit by the pool and read it. I think it is a quick read and while there are plenty of unlikeable characters I found myself rooting for the main character Alex (even though she makes some questionable decisions). It’s fascinating to see this portrayal of a law firm, women in that environment and greed. If I had to describe this book in a few words I’d say juicy and addictive.

There is some legal jargon included throughout the book but I didn’t feel lost, I think the author did a good job at explaining things well. She is a lawyer and you can tell she knows what she is talking about.

I alternated between the physical book and the audiobook. The audiobook is narrated by my favorite narrator Julia Whelan so I definitely recommend that format. This is also a bingeable book so if you’re in the mood for something you can’t put down this is a good option. I heard there is a tv adaptation of this on the works and I can’t wait for it to come out.

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laurenzott's review against another edition

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challenging dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

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menomica's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

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