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judithdcollins's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book more so than Lisa’s other books. The humor and the one line remarks were funny throughout the book. When lawyer Bennie’s twin sister returns to Phili, she is in trouble as she is out to steal her life (the twin was brutal) and does so. Then one day a stranger shows u p and helps save her life.
git_r_read's review against another edition
5.0
I take my time between Lisa Scottoline's books so I can savor them one at a time and anticipate the next one in a few months.
I enjoyed my time with DEAD RINGER, it was like being with old friends, Bennie, Mary, Anne, Judy (she of the pink hair). Each has a great, funny, smart, individual personality that works well in their all female law office.
Bennie is having a heckuva week. Her lease payments are way past due, new business is slow, her twin sister has decided this is a good time wreak havoc....then the man from France comes in to ask for her legal assistance in a class action suit, something Bennie's not well versed in. Her team of eager associates urge her to take it on, they'll help. Everything starts to go downhill from there.
The mystery is well told and I was completely taken by surprise (but not unpleasantly so) when the killer was found. There are a few stories going on at the same time, but each one is separate enough so that I didn't lose track.
The above description is correct, Barbara Rosenblat is the perfect voice for Lisa Scottoline's books. I love the Bennie Rosato series, especially the ones featuring Mary DiNunzio and Barbara Rosenblat adds that extra touch of nifty to the experience.
Five fab legal beans......
I enjoyed my time with DEAD RINGER, it was like being with old friends, Bennie, Mary, Anne, Judy (she of the pink hair). Each has a great, funny, smart, individual personality that works well in their all female law office.
Bennie is having a heckuva week. Her lease payments are way past due, new business is slow, her twin sister has decided this is a good time wreak havoc....then the man from France comes in to ask for her legal assistance in a class action suit, something Bennie's not well versed in. Her team of eager associates urge her to take it on, they'll help. Everything starts to go downhill from there.
The mystery is well told and I was completely taken by surprise (but not unpleasantly so) when the killer was found. There are a few stories going on at the same time, but each one is separate enough so that I didn't lose track.
The above description is correct, Barbara Rosenblat is the perfect voice for Lisa Scottoline's books. I love the Bennie Rosato series, especially the ones featuring Mary DiNunzio and Barbara Rosenblat adds that extra touch of nifty to the experience.
Five fab legal beans......
novelesque_life's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 STARS
"When ace lawyer Bennie Rosato's twin sister returns to Philadelphia, she knows that trouble is on the horizon, for her sister never contacts her with familial love at the forefront of her agenda - if she contacts her at all. At the same time, Bennie's law firm is in trouble, so she takes on a potentially lucrative class-action suit to try to save the day. It could be make or break - both for her family and her firm.
Meanwhile, her colleague Mary DiNunzio persists in bringing ina case that looks more like an Italian wedding than a lawsuit, and then a mysterious stranger appears just in time to help Bennie in the fight of her life - for her life." (From Amazon)
Bennie and Mary sharing a book what could be better? Loved the suspense thriller.
"When ace lawyer Bennie Rosato's twin sister returns to Philadelphia, she knows that trouble is on the horizon, for her sister never contacts her with familial love at the forefront of her agenda - if she contacts her at all. At the same time, Bennie's law firm is in trouble, so she takes on a potentially lucrative class-action suit to try to save the day. It could be make or break - both for her family and her firm.
Meanwhile, her colleague Mary DiNunzio persists in bringing ina case that looks more like an Italian wedding than a lawsuit, and then a mysterious stranger appears just in time to help Bennie in the fight of her life - for her life." (From Amazon)
Bennie and Mary sharing a book what could be better? Loved the suspense thriller.
canada_matt's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Lisa Scottoline returns with another legal thriller in her long-running Rosato and Associates series. While the books are piling up, the action and intensity have not taken a hit, nor should the reader feel as though things are getting stale. It’s all-impact all the time with this piece. Bennie Rosato is back in the central protagonist role, juggling running her firm with some of the foibles that come with being a lawyer to the everyday citizen. After one of her clients balks at paying a sizeable fee for trial, Bennie is left scrambling to see how she will stay afloat. She finds herself tangled into a class-action suit, which could pay out significantly, but will have to win in order to see the money. Trying to get herself named as counsel is one things, but she has another hurdle before her. Sightings of Bennie Rosato around Philadelphia have not been good, with her being accused of various foibles. All the while, her associates try to work and stay afloat. Scottoline does well with this piece, sure to pique the interest of curious readers.
While Bennie Rosato is a sharp-witted attorney in Philadelphia, even she has her limits. After a client balks at paying his sizeable fees in a high-stakes case, Bennie is left holding the bill and her firm is teetering on the brink of financial ruin. She finds an out, working a class-action lawsuit, but even that will be a gamble to ensure she gets the money needed to cover basic bills. After making a plea to serve as counsel of record, the pressure is on Bennie to ensure things go her way.
At the same time, there have been sightings of Bennie all over the city, committing crimes and getting into mischief. Bennie assures everyone that she is not the one they are seeing, and can only surmise that her estranged twin is back, wreaking havoc and trying to drag Bennie down. Juggling work and these issues, Bennie will have her hands full. It all ones to a head when her client is murdered with er as a suspect. Both her freedom and the class-action are in jeopardy, which is sure to have a domino effect.
With three associates trying to earn a living as well, they will have to cobble together enough work to stay afloat. While Bennie would release them from the firm if they want to explore other employment, these women are dedicated to the cause. With everything balanced precariously, Bennie will have to carefully ensure she does not lose her business, her life, or her friends! Scottoline does well to push the series along and kept me wondering.
I have been very excited throughout my Rosato and Associates binge. Lisa Scottoline does well putting together a strong narrative, filling the pages with exciting stories and legal matters that serve the reader thinking. Things flow well and keep moving in a forward direction, with character development adding some depth to the overall experience. Plot lines in this novel work well and the revisiting of Bennie’s sister leaves the door open for countless moments of confusion in this piece. I am eager to see how things resolve and what is on the way for Rosato and Associates in the next novel.
Kudos, Madam Scottoline, as you never seem to leave me unimpressed.
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bheadley's review against another edition
3.0
Love these lawyers. Benny’s twin is back in town wreaking havoc. This book the lawsuit and lawyering takes a back seat to the personal drama Alice brings.
disabledreamer's review against another edition
5.0
Lisa has done it again. The book runs start to finish the characters are well developed and the plot leaves you running towards the end, and then regretting you finished. One of the best books I've read in a long time.