I just wanted to add my praise to the others that have been
given to this book. As one who used to practice law, I
generally avoid legal thrillers and anything involving
extensive courtroom scenes. However, THE LINCOLN LAWYER is an
exceptional book in every way. It really captures what it's
like to practice law, the courthouse ambiance, the ethical
dilemmas and the mindset of the kind of person who becomes a
criminal defense lawyer. A real tour de force.
One of the few things I disliked about the show "The Wire"
was how relentlessly, almost cartoon-ishly, sleazy the
defense attorney on that show was. THE LINCOLN LAWYER had a
protagonist who may have been flawed, but had genuine empathy
for the underdog and was motivated by the desire to keep the
system accountable. It's the latter attitude that I've seen
in most criminal defense attorneys.
Thanks, Michael, for doing such a great job on this one.
Criminal defense attorneys rarely come off looking so
human.
Debbi
-- Debbi Mack IDENTITY CRISIS A Sam McRae Mystery http://www.debbimack.com
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