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paristexas's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
wrentheblurry's review against another edition
2.0
I haven't read a lot of John Grisham's stuff, but everything I have read of his I found more enjoyable than Mistaken Identity. The pacing was too slow, I didn't bond with any of the characters, and the whole thing was too long (I skimmed through the last half). I didn't realize this was in the middle of a series of books about Bennie Rosato; I wonder if the rest of them are quite similar.
Still, it's easy to read, and if you like this sort of thing it will go fast and (possibly) satisfy your lawyer-thriller-mystery with a "surprise" reading need. My MIL found it "very good", so there's that.
One thing that irked me--every time a new character is introduced, I felt like a formula was being used to describe them. Take up a paragraph. Talk about the eyes, cheekbones, chin, other facial features. Mention their height. Throw in some other physical detail, possibly with a metaphor. Rinse, lather, repeat. I'll be giving it back to my MIL!
Still, it's easy to read, and if you like this sort of thing it will go fast and (possibly) satisfy your lawyer-thriller-mystery with a "surprise" reading need. My MIL found it "very good", so there's that.
One thing that irked me--every time a new character is introduced, I felt like a formula was being used to describe them. Take up a paragraph. Talk about the eyes, cheekbones, chin, other facial features. Mention their height. Throw in some other physical detail, possibly with a metaphor. Rinse, lather, repeat. I'll be giving it back to my MIL!
adorablyblush's review against another edition
4.0
Mistaken Identity was the first book by Lisa Scottoline that I've read. It intrigued me and although thrillers/suspense are not my cup-of-tea, I could not put the book down. There were some expected twist and turns throughout the book but overall, it was a satisfying read.
rmarcin's review against another edition
4.0
Bennie Rosato has to take on a case to defend a woman, Alice Connolly, from a charge of murder. Alice claims she is Bennie's twin, although Bennie has never known about a twin. Police corruption, drugs, murders, and boxing all play a role in this novel. Enjoyable.
k_cavacini's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book; the writing was great, the story was interesting and it took place in Philadelphia! It was cool to know about the places in the city where the characters were working. The author was a lawyer so she writes about legal issues with accuracy but it doesn't take away from the plot or the mystery that's at the center of the action. I'm definitely going to read other books by this author.
gaderianne's review against another edition
2.0
I just don't like books that use curse words when they don't need them. It's just stupid and ends up being distracting to the plot of the story.
Besides that, the plot seemed force, it didn't come together until the end (and even then it seemed forced and rushed), and her quest to end with a surprise, twist ending was just too much.
An okay book. Nothing special.
Besides that, the plot seemed force, it didn't come together until the end (and even then it seemed forced and rushed), and her quest to end with a surprise, twist ending was just too much.
An okay book. Nothing special.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
4 STARS
"Crack trial lawyer Bennie Rosato is called to the local prison to consult with Alice Connolly, a woman accused of committing cold-blooded murder and who wants Bennie to represent her at the trial. Bennie has no intention of taking the case, until she comes face to face with Connolly: the incarcerated woman is a dead ringer for Bennie -- and claims to be her long-lost twin sister. Disbelieving but somehow convinced, Bennie takes on the case against her better judgement, and starts sniffing out the corruption and dangerous cover-up that lies at its centre." (From Amazon)
I don't want to say too much about this novel in case I give any spoilers - but I really liked this law suspense thriller.
"Crack trial lawyer Bennie Rosato is called to the local prison to consult with Alice Connolly, a woman accused of committing cold-blooded murder and who wants Bennie to represent her at the trial. Bennie has no intention of taking the case, until she comes face to face with Connolly: the incarcerated woman is a dead ringer for Bennie -- and claims to be her long-lost twin sister. Disbelieving but somehow convinced, Bennie takes on the case against her better judgement, and starts sniffing out the corruption and dangerous cover-up that lies at its centre." (From Amazon)
I don't want to say too much about this novel in case I give any spoilers - but I really liked this law suspense thriller.
wombat_88's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0