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novelesque_life's review
3.0
3 STARS
In Rachel Knight's first novella we are taken straight into the courtroom to see Rachel in action. She is trying to get the jury to convict the victim's swarmy husband of her murder but there is one big problem...there is no body. No body means possible reasonable doubt.
In Marcia Clark's novels we get to see Rachel's case from murder to courtroom so this was interesting to see her in the courtroom. While we do get a bit of the investigation I felt deprived of a full length novel on this case. I did enjoyed the short story overall though.
In Rachel Knight's first novella we are taken straight into the courtroom to see Rachel in action. She is trying to get the jury to convict the victim's swarmy husband of her murder but there is one big problem...there is no body. No body means possible reasonable doubt.
In Marcia Clark's novels we get to see Rachel's case from murder to courtroom so this was interesting to see her in the courtroom. While we do get a bit of the investigation I felt deprived of a full length novel on this case. I did enjoyed the short story overall though.
elagrand's review
3.0
Really good short story. Fast paces with lots of info and story. Intrigued to read more by Marcia Clark
canada_matt's review
3.0
Having not read the full-length novels penned by Clark, I am, perhaps, missing out on some of the background found in this short story. The story is a quick and abbreviated synopsis of what the reader might expect in one of the three novels, complete with investigation, background interviews, and jury trial. A seemingly murdered (and missing) quasi-socialite leaves behind a husband with little interest in keeping her around. Forensic evidence appears to implicate him n the crime, but with no body, the case is fairly circumstantial. Both sides present their case to the jury and the reader is forced to weigh the evidence, including a compelling diary that all but points to the defendant's guilt. Still, reasonable doubt emerges and it is up to the collected twelve to pass judgement.
The story is a short 30 pages and rushes through the process, acting more as a teaser for interested readers or those with a previous investment in the series. Clark's captivating style pulls the reader into the mix and offers up a great peek into what would surely emerge in a full novel.
Interesting story, Ms. Clark, as I search for a few quick reads before committing to a new list of authors. I am certain to test out some of the longer work on offer soon. Well done and thanks for piquing my curiosity!
The story is a short 30 pages and rushes through the process, acting more as a teaser for interested readers or those with a previous investment in the series. Clark's captivating style pulls the reader into the mix and offers up a great peek into what would surely emerge in a full novel.
Interesting story, Ms. Clark, as I search for a few quick reads before committing to a new list of authors. I am certain to test out some of the longer work on offer soon. Well done and thanks for piquing my curiosity!
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