Review: 3.5 stars
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 4, 2013
Did I enjoy this book: I did enjoy this book for the most part. It had some good moments and kept me interested until the end.Once a law student and a law clerk for a judge, I could relate to a lot of what Tekla was going through and experiencing at school while trying to make the grade and ends meet. Law school is extremely competitive...more so at the big, well-known schools than at the smaller schools like the one I attended. Students will hide books, materials, try to sabotage you, and do whatever it takes to come out on top because being on top means having better job prospects. I both enjoyed and disliked hearing about her brief and oral argument. It was exciting and nerve-racking. Those who went through this will understand that love-hate relationship.I thought Tekla was very naive though. For someone who grew up in a borough of New York City, she wasn't very street smart. A lot of the situations she found herself in seemed typical and something she should have expected to some degree. I was surprised by how she reacted to most of those situations. My favorite was at the end of the book...all I did was shake my head and say to myself, "I can't believe she didn't know that." LOL I really did laugh out loud at what she thought was true. (I would say more but I don't want to giveaway the ending.)The story was good. I liked that she cared so much about the kids she was hired to tutor. Tekla could have just did her job and not worried about the kids. I liked Tekla even though she was naive. I didn't like Julian all that much. He seemed to care too much about himself and getting ahead. I know there are people like that in the world, but he just rubbed me the wrong way. Markus was a good guy...one of the few. I wanted Tekla to be with him. Anne was a typical law student...every class has at least four or five like her.Will there be another book about Tekla? I would be interested in reading it. I'd love to know what she thinks of her position. (This refers to the ending that I won't give details on.)Would I recommend it: It was a good read. If you like chick lit, you will like it. If you have any experience with law school, you may enjoy this...or it may give you horrible flashbacks.Will I read it again: I will not.