ollie1976's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great lawyer mystery. The court scenes were not overwhelming as some other authors. The mystery had some very interesting twists and turns-one in particular, I wasn't expecting. I would definitely recommend.
kathyemmons's review against another edition
4.0
Classic Lescroart: great story, clever dialog. Always good.
mmcclung's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kylieeason's review against another edition
I did NOT know this was a book in a series, let alone number 16 when I read it. That being said, I don't think you need to read all 15 before reading this one.
The fall was slightly disappointing. I love a good thriller, and maybe I watch too many crime shows, but I found many of the scenes and most of the dialog boring.
Since most of the story takes place in a court room, it became tedious to read, as the defense attorney (The Beck) asked the same question seven ways to Sunday.
I think I was most excited when I pieced a significant event together before it was revealed to the reader.
I'm not sure if I'm being cynical of this story because it's story line is similar to that of a Law and Order: SVU episode (which is one of my faves) or if it was really just a disappointing book.
With that, I wouldn't recommend this book to any crime show buffs, or anyone in the field of crime stopping.
I'm left feeling rather empty... And that's never good!
The fall was slightly disappointing. I love a good thriller, and maybe I watch too many crime shows, but I found many of the scenes and most of the dialog boring.
Since most of the story takes place in a court room, it became tedious to read, as the defense attorney (The Beck) asked the same question seven ways to Sunday.
I think I was most excited when I pieced a significant event together before it was revealed to the reader.
I'm not sure if I'm being cynical of this story because it's story line is similar to that of a Law and Order: SVU episode (which is one of my faves) or if it was really just a disappointing book.
With that, I wouldn't recommend this book to any crime show buffs, or anyone in the field of crime stopping.
I'm left feeling rather empty... And that's never good!
books_and_tea_with_me's review against another edition
5.0
It was the last one I had to read in this series. It was different because it had Rebecca Hardy as a main character instead of a child.
aly36's review against another edition
4.0
I have never read any books by this author. I feel the characters in this story were complex. Rebecca, the main character, is trying her first murder case in this book. This is a good entertaining legal thriller. There are a few twists and turns but I figured out who did it before the story got there. * I received this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
wildweasel105's review against another edition
4.0
A lot of twists and turns to this thriller, which happens to be Rebecca Hardy's first criminal case. A young African-American woman falls to her death from an overhang to a busy traffic tunnel entrance below. The ensuing investigation and the city political climate threatens Rebecca in a potentially lost case as she defends the one person who couldn't possibly be responsible for the woman's death...or could he? Lescroart is still the master in keeping our fingers turning the pages on this, the "last" of the Dismas Hardy series.
martyfried's review against another edition
5.0
Although this story included the humorous interactions between all the usual suspects, there were some welcome additions. The most obvious was the addition of Diz's daughter "the Bec" as a lawyer in Dismas Hardy's firm. This was a nice addition, as it gives us one more target for his wisecracks, which I enjoy.
Another addition, or change, was in the basic formula of most of his stories, but I don't want to spoil the surprise. If you've read it, you probably know what I mean, but here it is.... Anyway, there's some added excitement after the trial.
I speak about the basic formula, but I don't think that detracts from the enjoyment of the stories. The plots vary enough to be interesting, and the main attraction to me is the interaction between Dismas, Abe, and other characters. I would be happy to have friends like these in my life.
Another addition, or change, was in the basic formula of most of his stories, but I don't want to spoil the surprise. If you've read it, you probably know what I mean, but here it is...
Spoiler
The formula I speak of is the one where innocent people get accused of a crime, and it looks like they are going to be found guilty through unfair circumstances.I speak about the basic formula, but I don't think that detracts from the enjoyment of the stories. The plots vary enough to be interesting, and the main attraction to me is the interaction between Dismas, Abe, and other characters. I would be happy to have friends like these in my life.
auntieg0412's review against another edition
4.0
... and so we move into the next generation! I’m not ready for Dismas to retire, but it is fun to have The Beck join the firm. Uncle Abe can’t retire either, by the way. :)