by Scott Turow
Lawyer-authors Scott Turow and John Grisham are the kings of the legal thriller. I’ve read some Grisham and I think my mixed reaction to his novels has kept me from reading Turow — until now. I guess you can judge a book by its lawyer, because Presumed Innocent is a deeper, more satisfying read than the crowd-pleasing, superficial stuff that Grisham churns out. Innocent is meaty and philosophical, with a sweet twist and a memorable killer. On the downside, the narrator’s frequent, introspective musings sometimes make for slow going, and the book could use some judicious cuts.
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