448 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593080986
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 17 December 2019
Description
When distinguished criminal lawyer Venetia Aldridge defends a young man for the brutal murder of his mother, she views the case as simply another opportunity to demonstrate her brilliance in the courtroom. But within weeks of the trial Aldridge is...
Community Reviews Summary of 326 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
challenging 36%
reflective 36%
tense 27%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
hopeful 9%
Pace
slow 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 33% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Average rating
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448 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593080986
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 17 December 2019
Description
When distinguished criminal lawyer Venetia Aldridge defends a young man for the brutal murder of his mother, she views the case as simply another opportunity to demonstrate her brilliance in the courtroom. But within weeks of the trial Aldridge is...
Community Reviews Summary of 326 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
challenging 36%
reflective 36%
tense 27%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
hopeful 9%
Pace
slow 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 33% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.