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The Intern by Michele Campbell
3.0
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Intern
Thank you, St Martin's Press, for the gifted copy of The Intern by Michele Campbell  {partner}

Genre: Mystery
Format: ๐ŸŽง
Audiobook Narration: โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†
Pub Date: 10.3.2023
Star Rating: โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†


For me, The Intern started slowly, and I didn't care much for the young female MC, Madison. She was presented as a young Harvard Law student eager to get a coveted spot as an intern - however, the way she was written, she acted more like a high school student. Her thoughts, decision-making, and dialogue didn't represent someone attending one of the best law schools in the country. I often struggle when female authors decide to present their female MCs in this manner. I know it is a part of character growth, but it always leads me to rate the book lower.

Once I got to part two of the book, I started to enjoy it more from Judge Katherine Country's perspective. Her character and character's backstory were exciting and added an entirely new layer to the book. Again, some of the ways she acted were not indicative of a federal judge, but I still enjoyed her perspective throughout the story.

โœ‹๐Ÿผ Five parts
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Dual POV
๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€โš–๏ธ Justice system setting
๐Ÿค” Complex characters


Overall, this was an interesting story, and while I knew where the story was going and, ultimately, how it would end, I still enjoyed the path that led there. I recommend reading The Intern if you want a quick read set in the legal system.


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