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lauren_epps's review against another edition
5.0
Love love love how Dugoni writes and develops his characters.
I have no interest in meeting Big Baby in real life. It also makes me sad that there are likely real places like this where kids are being exploited and deeply abused. This book is a wild, fun ride.
I can't say this is Dugoni's strongest book that I have ready by his. It was a thriller, but there was a bit of lag in it. I wasn't left breathless at every turn of the story like I have with several of his other books.
This book is great, has good forward motion, but sadly, isn't my favorite. I highly recommend as the story is well written and I was engaged for most of the book.
I have no interest in meeting Big Baby in real life. It also makes me sad that there are likely real places like this where kids are being exploited and deeply abused. This book is a wild, fun ride.
I can't say this is Dugoni's strongest book that I have ready by his. It was a thriller, but there was a bit of lag in it. I wasn't left breathless at every turn of the story like I have with several of his other books.
This book is great, has good forward motion, but sadly, isn't my favorite. I highly recommend as the story is well written and I was engaged for most of the book.
prpltrtl946's review against another edition
4.0
Brutal.
Great premise, complex characters, and gorgeous countryside that becomes a character of its own. Some of this was too brutal/graphic for me.
Great premise, complex characters, and gorgeous countryside that becomes a character of its own. Some of this was too brutal/graphic for me.
canada_matt's review against another edition
5.0
Dugoni presents another sensational read in his latest book. The Conviction takes us away from the usual courtroom drama and into the backwoods of California. Dugoni's action and character development do not take a vacation in this novel and the reader can expect an interesting look into boot camps, corrupt legal experts, and illegal activities. I could not put it down after beginning.
While I am used to courtroom antics presented by Dugoni, this was a great break, but full of the same intrigue. A new take on an old issue, youth boot camps for those with the need for added discipline. Dugoni takes us inside and also presents the corruption that keeps this one flowing and the money spilling out in all directions. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is a Dugoni fan, though those new the author ought to begin the series at its beginning, so the small spoilers found herein do not ruin the series for you.
Kudos, Mr. Dugoni! A classic!
While I am used to courtroom antics presented by Dugoni, this was a great break, but full of the same intrigue. A new take on an old issue, youth boot camps for those with the need for added discipline. Dugoni takes us inside and also presents the corruption that keeps this one flowing and the money spilling out in all directions. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is a Dugoni fan, though those new the author ought to begin the series at its beginning, so the small spoilers found herein do not ruin the series for you.
Kudos, Mr. Dugoni! A classic!
midnight_marshmallow's review against another edition
3.0
Conviction is convoluted and unnecessarily long. Dugoni's Tracey Crosswhite series is much better.
vkemp's review
3.0
Jake Carter is out of control. He witnessed his mother's murder and he has not recovered. He drinks too much and causes damage to property and himself. In an attempt to get to know him better, his father takes him on a camping trip along with Tom Molia and his son. And in the twinkling of an eye, Jake's life becomes a nightmare. Caught and convicted of robbing and vandalizing a general store, both boys end up in a wilderness camp with physically and mentally abusive guards. Sloane and Molia have to unravel the reasons behind the judge's actions and figure out how to rescue their sons.
terriep's review
4.0
Maybe his best yet! This action packed book is so well paced, building action upon action, that I found myself caught up in the feeling of urgency to move quickly through the book. The scenes from the boot camp were distressing and felt real; the urgency of the dads trying to save their sons was equally as well drawn. While there is lawyerly stuff throughout, this felt more like an action story until the end when the law is used to "win" again.
An excellent, fast moving read. I love a good mystery/thriller to serve as a break between more weighty stories, and this one is perfect for that!
An excellent, fast moving read. I love a good mystery/thriller to serve as a break between more weighty stories, and this one is perfect for that!
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