The Burden of Proof
by Scott Turow
Taste attributes: legalmysterydramaunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearenclosedemotive & stirringsolving the riddle/not as it seemscomplex relationshipinjustice/tragedy/vengeance
Boxlist takeA serious legal drama that is layered, moving and grounded. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.0 / 5
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About This Book
Turow's acclaimed second novel, which topped international bestseller lists, is now available in trade paperback. Sandy Stern, the brilliant defense attorney from Presumed Innocent, faces an event so emotionally shattering that no part of his life is left untouched. It reveals a family caught in a maelstrom of hidden crimes, shocking secrets, and warring passions.
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- Author
- Scott Turow
- Published
- 1990
- Pages
- 532
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