boleary30's review against another edition
4.0
Dugoni does a good job of taking you step by step through a legal issue, worth the read. Also David Sloane is a solid character.
ndbeyer's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of my favorite Sloane books. It is easy to feel empathy for Jake as a teenager trying to deal with his mom's death. His choices lead him down a bad path but what he learns through this journey is heartening
mackenzierm's review against another edition
5.0
First line: "David Sloane stepped through the metal detector, grabbed his briefcase, and put on his coat while running toward a staircase, ignoring the elevators."
I love Robert Dugoni's work! I wish I had thought to review this novel right after I finished it.... and a little more than a year later I have very little recollection for the plot of this novel! I will say that just by reading the first line I had taken the time to write into my review fills me with good feelings about this novel.... so I guess I'll just leave this off with: GREAT read, and I look forward to reading more of Dugoni's novels!
I love Robert Dugoni's work! I wish I had thought to review this novel right after I finished it.... and a little more than a year later I have very little recollection for the plot of this novel! I will say that just by reading the first line I had taken the time to write into my review fills me with good feelings about this novel.... so I guess I'll just leave this off with: GREAT read, and I look forward to reading more of Dugoni's novels!
bookbolt's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first book from the author and I quite liked it. The twists towards the end caught me by surprise. I will read more from this author.
mackenzierm's review against another edition
5.0
First line: "David Sloane stepped through the metal detector, grabbed his briefcase, and put on his coat while running toward a staircase, ignoring the elevators."
I love Robert Dugoni's work! I wish I had thought to review this novel right after I finished it.... and a little more than a year later I have very little recollection for the plot of this novel! I will say that just by reading the first line I had taken the time to write into my review fills me with good feelings about this novel.... so I guess I'll just leave this off with: GREAT read, and I look forward to reading more of Dugoni's novels!
I love Robert Dugoni's work! I wish I had thought to review this novel right after I finished it.... and a little more than a year later I have very little recollection for the plot of this novel! I will say that just by reading the first line I had taken the time to write into my review fills me with good feelings about this novel.... so I guess I'll just leave this off with: GREAT read, and I look forward to reading more of Dugoni's novels!
lauren_epps's review against another edition
5.0
Love love love how Dugoni writes and develops his characters.
I have no interest in meeting Big Baby in real life. It also makes me sad that there are likely real places like this where kids are being exploited and deeply abused. This book is a wild, fun ride.
I can't say this is Dugoni's strongest book that I have ready by his. It was a thriller, but there was a bit of lag in it. I wasn't left breathless at every turn of the story like I have with several of his other books.
This book is great, has good forward motion, but sadly, isn't my favorite. I highly recommend as the story is well written and I was engaged for most of the book.
I have no interest in meeting Big Baby in real life. It also makes me sad that there are likely real places like this where kids are being exploited and deeply abused. This book is a wild, fun ride.
I can't say this is Dugoni's strongest book that I have ready by his. It was a thriller, but there was a bit of lag in it. I wasn't left breathless at every turn of the story like I have with several of his other books.
This book is great, has good forward motion, but sadly, isn't my favorite. I highly recommend as the story is well written and I was engaged for most of the book.
prpltrtl946's review against another edition
4.0
Brutal.
Great premise, complex characters, and gorgeous countryside that becomes a character of its own. Some of this was too brutal/graphic for me.
Great premise, complex characters, and gorgeous countryside that becomes a character of its own. Some of this was too brutal/graphic for me.
canada_matt's review against another edition
5.0
Dugoni presents another sensational read in his latest book. The Conviction takes us away from the usual courtroom drama and into the backwoods of California. Dugoni's action and character development do not take a vacation in this novel and the reader can expect an interesting look into boot camps, corrupt legal experts, and illegal activities. I could not put it down after beginning.
While I am used to courtroom antics presented by Dugoni, this was a great break, but full of the same intrigue. A new take on an old issue, youth boot camps for those with the need for added discipline. Dugoni takes us inside and also presents the corruption that keeps this one flowing and the money spilling out in all directions. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is a Dugoni fan, though those new the author ought to begin the series at its beginning, so the small spoilers found herein do not ruin the series for you.
Kudos, Mr. Dugoni! A classic!
While I am used to courtroom antics presented by Dugoni, this was a great break, but full of the same intrigue. A new take on an old issue, youth boot camps for those with the need for added discipline. Dugoni takes us inside and also presents the corruption that keeps this one flowing and the money spilling out in all directions. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is a Dugoni fan, though those new the author ought to begin the series at its beginning, so the small spoilers found herein do not ruin the series for you.
Kudos, Mr. Dugoni! A classic!
midnight_marshmallow's review against another edition
3.0
Conviction is convoluted and unnecessarily long. Dugoni's Tracey Crosswhite series is much better.
vkemp's review
3.0
Jake Carter is out of control. He witnessed his mother's murder and he has not recovered. He drinks too much and causes damage to property and himself. In an attempt to get to know him better, his father takes him on a camping trip along with Tom Molia and his son. And in the twinkling of an eye, Jake's life becomes a nightmare. Caught and convicted of robbing and vandalizing a general store, both boys end up in a wilderness camp with physically and mentally abusive guards. Sloane and Molia have to unravel the reasons behind the judge's actions and figure out how to rescue their sons.