Reviews

Accused by Lisa Scottoline

teschad1's review against another edition

adventurous challenging fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

alidottie's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoy these characters. This book centered around Mary Dinunzio who just became partner in her law firm with Rosato. I enjoyed her Italian family and their friends.

jaimel's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

jdew4516's review against another edition

emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

mschrock8's review against another edition

3.0

Dipping my toe back into books about attorneys and law firms, even though I think I can justify this as a mystery.

I liked this better than the first book by this author to which I listened on CD earlier this year. Still some violence, but not as much.

Enjoyed the character Allegra and hope to see more of her in future books in this series.

Borrowed on Hoopla through JCPL.

lindseyslittlelibrary's review against another edition

4.0

I listened to the audio version of this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. Lisa Scottoline is the author I turn to when I just want a good mystery book. This one focuses on a girl named Allegra and her desire to free the man accused of her sister's murder. Her strong belief of his innocents contradicts the evidence and opinions of everyone around her.

kyliee's review against another edition

2.0

If this book had been read by anyone other than January LaVoy I would have DNF’d it.

As far as the story goes, it was ok. As a legal thriller it fell far short. 

I have respect for Mary for following her heart and intuition, but she was also kind of naive. 

I would have loved for this story to have more action and excitement, and I won’t be reading the subsequent books either. 

beastreader's review against another edition

1.0

I know that Lisa can write. So I was surprised that I did not like this book one bit. There was nothing interesting about any of the characters...good or bad. Plus, I did not think that the storyline was strong either. I went along reading the book for a while but then found myself about a third of the way in skimming it, just to see if it got any better and what was happening in the plot. There was no change about midway so I then found myself again skipping ahead chapters to make the book read faster. Typical ending, which if you read this book all the way through there will be no surprises as to the killer or motive. Not this author's best work.

judithdcollins's review against another edition

4.0

Very well done! I have read a number of Lisa’s books and Accused was outstanding (Rosato & Associates #12)! It was nice to hear from Judy, Mary, and the gang (her parents are a riot)!

Mary (now partner), is hired by a 13 yr old brilliant and wealthy girl (Allegra) to investigate her sister (Fiona)’s murder. Even though another guy (Lonnie) is in prison –she feels he is innocent. A good mystery (tried voting for this book as 2013 Mystery of the Year; however, it does not come up).

Mary is now engaged to Anthony with mothers on both sides forcing their own bridal gown, as she is in the middle of reopening and investigating a murder investigation. Mary wants to help Allegra and has to fight off her father and many others along the way as she is determined to find the truth.

Mary begins to uncover facts which prove Lonnie’s innocence and the family lawyer is involved with some other secrets (which I will not disclose – An engaging mystery, with humor, and lots of laughs. The audio was excellent by January Lavoy – highly recommend – one of Scottoline’s best books!

lpersia's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-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

3.5