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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
This book didn't grab ahold of me as much as My Sister's Grave (which I devoured in a matter of hours) and I won't be quick to recommend it, but this book did convince me to stay with Dugoni a little longer and read #2 in the Tracy Crossright series.
I think my lackluster is a combination of tired subject matter (the crooked cop plot again?) and missed personal connection. It's difficult to empathize and find connection with (or just care about) the characters in this book, even the "good guys". Everyone is just "okay" not people you want to necessarily spend time with.
A sharp contrast the the reader experience with My Sister's Grave. You couldn't help but empathize with Tracy and care about what happens to her. You're interested in uncovering the mystery around her dead sister, yes, but you also care so much for Tracy and want things to work out in her personal life/work life. There are multiple stories going on in that regard and you get a much wider picture of every character and their life. The characters in The 7th Canon feel very flat and you don't come to understand them, or "know" who they are, which means you can't really care about them.
To end on a positive note, this novel is set in the late 1980's (car phones!) and that added a slight frosting to the story. It was interesting to think, "why doesn't he google that" and then have to remember "oh, right. no google!"
I think my lackluster is a combination of tired subject matter (the crooked cop plot again?) and missed personal connection. It's difficult to empathize and find connection with (or just care about) the characters in this book, even the "good guys". Everyone is just "okay" not people you want to necessarily spend time with.
A sharp contrast the the reader experience with My Sister's Grave. You couldn't help but empathize with Tracy and care about what happens to her. You're interested in uncovering the mystery around her dead sister, yes, but you also care so much for Tracy and want things to work out in her personal life/work life. There are multiple stories going on in that regard and you get a much wider picture of every character and their life. The characters in The 7th Canon feel very flat and you don't come to understand them, or "know" who they are, which means you can't really care about them.
To end on a positive note, this novel is set in the late 1980's (car phones!) and that added a slight frosting to the story. It was interesting to think, "why doesn't he google that" and then have to remember "oh, right. no google!"
Received my copy through Netgalley. 4.5 stars. Excellent!
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow!!! This book reminded me why I love reading about bad-ass lawyers. I hope to read more about Peter Donley.
Page turner. Kept me interested. I'm usually not a fan of legal thrillers, but this one was pretty good.
Predictable at the end. There were times you wanted to yell, "come on, don't do that!" but I still enjoyed reading this book.
Predictable at the end. There were times you wanted to yell, "come on, don't do that!" but I still enjoyed reading this book.
I really enjoyed this book. I didn't know what to expect but loved it. The unconventional priest, the scrappy 3rd year lawyer and heartbroken detective are engaging multilayered characters. Not only did the case get solved but redemption as well. I look forward to more from Dugoni.
Canon 7 of the ABA moral code of responsibility states “a lawyer should represent his client zealously within the bounds of the law”. Attorney Peter Donley takes it to heart but puts his own spin on just how far he should go to save his client.
Father Tom Martin runs a shelter for troubled boys. When one is found murdered, the DA wastes no time naming him as the killer. Peter works with his Uncle Lou who has made a career out of defending the disadvantaged. But when Lou ends up in hospital, the case falls to Peter & he’s quickly swept up in a conspiracy of lies, revenge & family secrets.
There’s something fishy about the case & Peter hires PI Frank Ross to help with the investigation. Ross used to be a cop & knows all the players well. But there’s another layer to the story involving powerful men who will do anything to keep the truth buried & Peter is soon way out of his comfort zone.
The story is set in 1987 but was written in 1996. I enjoyed this author’s Tracy Crosswhite series & it’s interesting to note the evolution of his style. Initially I found some of the other characters more compelling than Peter but as the story progressed & he began to colour outside the lines a bit, I became a fan.
The addition of Frank Ross is a turning point & it’s the relationship between these 2 men that spurs the plot forward. On the outside, they couldn’t be more different. But they share a similar code of ethics & desire to uncover the truth that puts them in synch & I enjoyed their interaction. Each has a rich back story that is slowly revealed & informs their motivations. Strong secondary characters, believable dialogue & atmospheric settings add to the story.
It’s a smart, fast paced legal thriller that begs the question……soooo…..Mr. Dugoni, there are 8 more canons in the ABA’s code. When can we expect the next one?
Father Tom Martin runs a shelter for troubled boys. When one is found murdered, the DA wastes no time naming him as the killer. Peter works with his Uncle Lou who has made a career out of defending the disadvantaged. But when Lou ends up in hospital, the case falls to Peter & he’s quickly swept up in a conspiracy of lies, revenge & family secrets.
There’s something fishy about the case & Peter hires PI Frank Ross to help with the investigation. Ross used to be a cop & knows all the players well. But there’s another layer to the story involving powerful men who will do anything to keep the truth buried & Peter is soon way out of his comfort zone.
The story is set in 1987 but was written in 1996. I enjoyed this author’s Tracy Crosswhite series & it’s interesting to note the evolution of his style. Initially I found some of the other characters more compelling than Peter but as the story progressed & he began to colour outside the lines a bit, I became a fan.
The addition of Frank Ross is a turning point & it’s the relationship between these 2 men that spurs the plot forward. On the outside, they couldn’t be more different. But they share a similar code of ethics & desire to uncover the truth that puts them in synch & I enjoyed their interaction. Each has a rich back story that is slowly revealed & informs their motivations. Strong secondary characters, believable dialogue & atmospheric settings add to the story.
It’s a smart, fast paced legal thriller that begs the question……soooo…..Mr. Dugoni, there are 8 more canons in the ABA’s code. When can we expect the next one?