A review by bobinsbooknook
Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan

challenging dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

As my first legal-drama story, I found myself quickly engrossed in the story. Particularly with a gritty plot centred around the abuse of privilege and women at the mercy of powerful men. 

I am surprised this doesn’t have a higher rating on StoryGraph, my only assumption would be that people are comparing it to the TV series which I haven’t yet watched. 

Sarah’s writing created a great air of suspense and intrigue with a clever plot and interesting characters. I was particularly incredibly engrossed in the court case cross examination as it created  an intense atmosphere and had me on tender hooks… I was actually holding my breath waiting for the final verdict! 
 
The writing style does move between POVs and timelines frequently, but after quickly working out the interconnection between characters it was relatively easy to follow. 
 
My only critique is that in places the storyline felt a bit too 'neat' for my preference and wish it had been a bit more dramatic. 
 
Definitely worth a read but please note the story is centred around the theme of rape in explicit detail and therefore may not be suitable for all readers. 
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