The Tenth Justice: A Novel

This is what a good book's about! Some of the criticisms are out of place. First, most readers do not have a legal background and the book doesn't need to necessarily give insight into the conversation between and clerk and justice. Secondly, the sophomoric conversation is what made the relationship between the roommates so believable to me. When I read through the inside flap at the library, making a quick decision to check this book out, I wasn't sure if the basic plot between roommates would be enough to hold this together. Meltzer did a masterful job at bringing these characters to life. It would have been easier to add much more complexity to this plot, but what made me read the book in one day was this relationship these four guys had after moving into their careers. All of us know that these relationships reach a climax and then go south real fast after graduating from school. The conversations these guys have together is very real to me. Because someone is extremely bright doesn't mean that when with close buddies they always have to be verbally astute. That is not the way real life happens. The character Ben could be writing a legal brief for a supreme court justice, get on the Metro to go home, and want to hang with his buddies and slam a brew. The conversational tone shifts from formal to very informal... "What up broski?" "Hey man, chill out" This communicated the tight bond these guys have. When we are around those close to us, we can let our guard down, and that is very refreshing! This is a great book and Meltzer wrote in a style that was not too technical, unlike Joseph Finder. I didn't want all the details Finder can go into...although I like this, I can't usually hammer one of his books out in a day...I need a rest. With Meltzer, it was just enough details. I loved this book! I know it's a good read when I have a strong picture of the characters only after a few pages.

The character development is amazing! in a simple paperback bestsller kind of book like this? well in my opinion, it's true. the plot is also very good but the characters and how real they were to me is what made me realize how good of an author brad meltzer was. i read this book so fast because i couldnt wait to find out what happened but i was so sad when it was over and had to wait for his next book to come out. read it!

This book is tightly written and features believable 20-something characters engrossed in a plot with interesting twists and turns. The dialogue hits the mark every time. I have given/lend/recommended this book to over 20 people and everyone has loved it. At this bargain price, you can't go wrong!

EXCELLENT BOOK. COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN. SURPRISE ENDING. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

This book grabs you from the very first page...I loved all of the characters...the storyline was very original and gave good insight into behind the scenes in the Supreme Court...Brad should definitely give up his day job and keep on cranking them out...this one will definitely get Grisham back on his toes....what an amazing 1st book....I can't wait for the next one...hope he keeps these characters as they were fully developed and would like to see them again in another bestseller!