Review: Great read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 30, 2011
I was asked by the author to read his book and post a review, so this is what I'm doing now. As an author and attorney myself, I try to remain objective when I read a book I'm supposed to review afterwards, so here are my impressions.1) The story is strong, even if it's probably not the most original I've read. Lawyers who crack old cases and endanger their life because they dig a bit too much and ask too many questions is something that I've read and seen since I can remember. I must however say that the plot and the twists were well presented, with the right transitions and this fast paced rhythm that made me just want to finish the book as fast as I could, and I did, in 2 nights I was done. One thing is true: the ending was a bit too short. I liked it but I would have loved reading a bit more of it.2) The characters are interesting; not everybody gets the depth they deserve, but the main protagonists definitely have their load of struggle. I liked Oliver a lot because I somewhat saw myself in him, even if I'm a girl, but I recognized the naivete, and the attitude of a 24 year old and it reminded me of my days when I started working as a lawyer. The whole one night stand with Megan was something I enjoyed a lot even if I saw it coming a million miles away, I just loved it. It was well played and well described.3) Please read the disclaimer at the end of the book, because this is something that made me laugh and I honestly just loved the humor and the wit of it. No spoiler, you'll have to buy the book to read it.4) I gave my review like I write a legal memo. Gosh, well, last but not least, I must say, I loved reading this book. It was young, fresh, and it reminded me of the grind and gosh! the author gave a real picture of the whole big firm business. I usually don't read nor write that type of stories anymore, certainly because I had my load of John Grisham, but I must say, I like Murphy's style, and I really would love to read more from him. So keep at it, Murphy because you have a new fan.