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Warren Blackburn is a 29-year-old criminal defence lawyer in Houston, Texas, son of a distinguished judge. He makes a fatal error of judgement and is disbarred for a couple of years. When he returns,... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0671664220
ISBN13:9780671664220
Release Date:January 1990
Publisher:Summit Books
Length:329 Pages
Weight:1.46 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.4" x 9.5"
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3 ratings
Good lawyer book.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Irving writtes good lawyer stuff. Good plot, good court drama, but what makes the book better are Irvings characters. Warren Blackburn is a sympathetic hero. You root for him to win the case. Warren's character matures as the novel progresses and the reader is invited along. I really enjoyed Warren's personnal development. Johnnie Faye Boudreau is mischevious Texas style. The perferct antagonist to Blackburn. And I like how the book ends. William Safire called this book "satisfying" and that it truly is.
A great courtroom novel
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is one of the finest courtroom novels I've ever read. Sol Stein, in his book, STEIN ON WRITING, mentions it as a flawless example of use of point of view. Never mind that -- it's a great read! It captures the seamy side of the legal life, it has excellent characters, and I couldn't put it down! Much better than anything that Grisham has ever written. Clifford Irving is a winner -- just about everything he writes is 5-star. One day he'll be recognized as one of our best novelists.
YOU HAVE GOT TO READ THIS!!!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I can't believe that noone has reviewed this book. I have read it several times and recommend it to anyone who likes to read.
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