Personal Injuries
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.11 (936 Votes) |
Asin | : | 037540824X |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 421 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2015-09-10 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Rumors of funny business had lingered in my more innocent moments I liked to discount them, believing that cronyism, not cash, explained the obvious favoritism." The story offers intriguing legal and moral ambiguities and surprising twists, but the strength of the characters is what sets this thriller apart. Howard handles the complex plot deftly, easily relating the story of a defense attorney caught up in a sting operation targeting crooked judges. Howard underscores these well-evolved personalities without calling attention to himself. Veteran actor Ken Howard gives a solid performance narrating this exceptional lega
And she carries secrets of her own. Personal Injuries is Turow's most reverberant, most moving novel--a powerful drama of individuals trying to escape their character.. He also shows us enduring love and quiet, enexpected heroism. Read by Joe MantegnaFive CDs, 6 HoursRobbie Feaver (pronounced Favor) is a successful personal injury lawyer, with a burgeoning practice, a way with the ladies, and a beautiful wife he loves--who is dying of an irreversible illness. As the law tightens its net, Robbie's and Evon's stories converge thrillingly and, ultimately, tragically. Turow shows us new sides to Kindle County, the world of greed and human failing he has made immortal in Presumed Innocent, The Burden of Proof, Pleading Guilty, and The Laws of Our Fathers. She is stocky, lonely, uncomfortable in her skin, and impervious to Robbie's charms. The FBI agent assigned to supervise him goes by the alias of Evon Miller. He also has a secret bank account where he occasionally deposits funds which make their way into the pockets of the judges who d
Good Read This book was not only enjoyable to read but I learned a lot as well. I had no idea the suffering ALS patients endure.There wThis book was not only enjoyable to read, I learned a lot about what ALS patients endure during the progression ofthe disease and the toll it takes on the family me. Below Par for Turow It started interesting enough, but I got bored with it by the time I got half way though it and didn't finish it. Below par for Turow. His first two books, Presumed Innocent and The Burden of Proof, are classics but he hasn't been as good since. I don't think I'll bother reading any more . "Good read" according to COB. This book is up to the Turow high standard. However it is a little bit slow in peace and a little bit wordy and descriptive passages for me.