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TheOtherNoble
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2023-08-12 10:47

I did not expect to enjoy this novel nearly as much as I am. Most books involving lawyers are inaccurate to the point of being cringey and irritating. I was ready to be disappointed. That has not happened. This is a refreshingly fun, well-written novel that has made it into my highly selective list of books I will keep reading. The characters are three dimensional and well developed. The personalities are compelling, the plot intriguing but not difficult to keep up with, and the descriptions vivid without being distracting. The few (so far) legal things that aren’t quite on point are so minor as to be easily overlooked. The mystery is so engaging and well-paced that even the most curmudgeonly of practicing attorneys would continue reading. I’m excited to find out how the mystery resolves!

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slowestcook
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I said at first that you are my worst nightmare with this story—a real lawyer reading it!? 😱 But I could not ask for higher praise! Thank you so much. 🧡

TheOtherNoble
TheOtherNobleLv4

Like I said—I did not expect to enjoy it 😂. You’re doing a great job! Now that I’m all caught up I will definitely be commenting my whodunnit predictions as I read. It may get irritating. Just a head up.

slowestcook:I said at first that you are my worst nightmare with this story—a real lawyer reading it!? 😱 But I could not ask for higher praise! Thank you so much. 🧡
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slowestcook
slowestcookAuthor

Hahaha I’ve been warned! 😂 If you solve it too quickly… 🤫

TheOtherNoble
TheOtherNobleLv4

But how will I know if I got it right? There may be unexpected plot twists

slowestcook:Hahaha I’ve been warned! 😂 If you solve it too quickly… 🤫
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slowestcook
slowestcookAuthor

🤐🤭

TheOtherNoble:But how will I know if I got it right? There may be unexpected plot twists
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