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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
This wasn't bad, per se. But I felt bored at points and not really scared. The book was good, but IDK if legal thrillers are for me...yet. However, if you are into that kind of thing, this book is well-written and probably more your cup of tea.
Also, upon rereading via audiobook, this book is very sexist and the main characters are pretty meh.
Also, upon rereading via audiobook, this book is very sexist and the main characters are pretty meh.
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Thank you to MacMillian Audio + Minotaur Books #MacAudio2024 for the #gifted audiobook!
Length: 7 hours and 41 minutes
Narrator:
What did I enjoy/what to expect?
- legal thriller
- dramatic and intense
- courtroom drama
- puzzle-like with action packed scenes
What could have been better?
- you know those descriptions of women that make you say "yup. This was written by a man." there was a lot of that. It was SUPER annoying and cringey. We do no need to sexualize everything we do.
- the ending was so overdone... if it is based on the legal system then it needs to be more accurate
Length: 7 hours and 41 minutes
Narrator:
What did I enjoy/what to expect?
- legal thriller
- dramatic and intense
- courtroom drama
- puzzle-like with action packed scenes
What could have been better?
- you know those descriptions of women that make you say "yup. This was written by a man." there was a lot of that. It was SUPER annoying and cringey. We do no need to sexualize everything we do.
- the ending was so overdone... if it is based on the legal system then it needs to be more accurate
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's been far too long since I dove into one of Phillip Margolin's novels! This author knows how to craft a gripping legal thriller! He's an absolute must-read if you're a fan of legal thrillers.
Meet Charlie, a self-proclaimed mediocre lawyer who only gets hired when the budget is tight. After struggling to land a job post-graduation, he opened his own practice, surviving on referrals from sketchy friends and low-paying court-appointed gigs. That's how he crosses paths with the unforgettable Guido Sabatini. Guido is one of those wonderfully eccentric characters that truly makes the story come alive! Sure, he's in hot water for a burglary that spiraled into a murder charge, but his backstory is so heartfelt that you can't help but root for him. And he's so amusing!
Charlie has never tackled a murder case and tries his best to convey his inadequacy. But despite his efforts, he's thrown into the deep end!
The story unfolds at a thrilling pace, packed with action, but the characters steal the show. Guido, who refuses to go by his real name, Lawrence Weiss, believes he's the reincarnation of a Renaissance painter who brushed shoulders with the likes of Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci. But wait, there's more! Guido is not just a quirky character; he's also a math genius who attended Berkeley and Stanford, using his skills to make a killing in casinos—until he was banned for counting cards. He left his prestigious position at the University of Oregon to pursue his destiny as a reincarnated artist.
Charlie and a cast of equally captivating characters add depth and humor to the mix! I enjoyed this tale through audiobook and ebook formats—my absolute favorite way to devour a book. The narrator was spot on, bringing Margolin's vivid storytelling to life. With Margolin's background as a criminal defense attorney, the narrative is rich with authentic details that keep you on your toes.
Thank you to the author, Macmillan Audio, and Minotaur Books for providing these ARCs through NetGalley and Edelweiss. As always, all opinions are entirely my own.
#PhillipMargolin #AnInsignificantCase #MinotaurBooks #MacAudio2024 #gifted #Netgalley #Edelweiss #PeterGanim
Meet Charlie, a self-proclaimed mediocre lawyer who only gets hired when the budget is tight. After struggling to land a job post-graduation, he opened his own practice, surviving on referrals from sketchy friends and low-paying court-appointed gigs. That's how he crosses paths with the unforgettable Guido Sabatini. Guido is one of those wonderfully eccentric characters that truly makes the story come alive! Sure, he's in hot water for a burglary that spiraled into a murder charge, but his backstory is so heartfelt that you can't help but root for him. And he's so amusing!
Charlie has never tackled a murder case and tries his best to convey his inadequacy. But despite his efforts, he's thrown into the deep end!
The story unfolds at a thrilling pace, packed with action, but the characters steal the show. Guido, who refuses to go by his real name, Lawrence Weiss, believes he's the reincarnation of a Renaissance painter who brushed shoulders with the likes of Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci. But wait, there's more! Guido is not just a quirky character; he's also a math genius who attended Berkeley and Stanford, using his skills to make a killing in casinos—until he was banned for counting cards. He left his prestigious position at the University of Oregon to pursue his destiny as a reincarnated artist.
Charlie and a cast of equally captivating characters add depth and humor to the mix! I enjoyed this tale through audiobook and ebook formats—my absolute favorite way to devour a book. The narrator was spot on, bringing Margolin's vivid storytelling to life. With Margolin's background as a criminal defense attorney, the narrative is rich with authentic details that keep you on your toes.
Thank you to the author, Macmillan Audio, and Minotaur Books for providing these ARCs through NetGalley and Edelweiss. As always, all opinions are entirely my own.
#PhillipMargolin #AnInsignificantCase #MinotaurBooks #MacAudio2024 #gifted #Netgalley #Edelweiss #PeterGanim
very good and mysterious and cute!! but again its missing that special sauce
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is my first [a:Phillip Margolin|7153|Phillip Margolin|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1330018812p2/7153.jpg] novel. I've seen his legal thrillers around, but not ready to invest my reading time into a big legal thriller series, I had patiently waited for the opportunity to try a standalone and here it is.
I found [b:An Insignificant Case|203579065|An Insignificant Case|Phillip Margolin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1717211546l/203579065._SY75_.jpg|209357538] to be wildly entertaining almost from the start. What seems like a highly manageable case for a fairly nutty client, outside an underachieving attorney's comfort zone, quickly explodes into something insanely huge. I enjoyed the fast action and unpredictability of the story. Every new revelation made things so ridiculous yet also so intriguing. The character development was so incredibly well done that as things escalated, I found myself 100% invested in how everyone fared through the ridiculousness.
Too bad this one wasn't destined to be a series.
I found [b:An Insignificant Case|203579065|An Insignificant Case|Phillip Margolin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1717211546l/203579065._SY75_.jpg|209357538] to be wildly entertaining almost from the start. What seems like a highly manageable case for a fairly nutty client, outside an underachieving attorney's comfort zone, quickly explodes into something insanely huge. I enjoyed the fast action and unpredictability of the story. Every new revelation made things so ridiculous yet also so intriguing. The character development was so incredibly well done that as things escalated, I found myself 100% invested in how everyone fared through the ridiculousness.
Too bad this one wasn't destined to be a series.