Bea says: Hang on, this is going to be a bumpy ride! Turn off your phones, brew a pot of tea and get lost in this legal thriller - well worth the time! The story flows while the pages basically turn themselves. I feel that Jacob's character was rather dull, a teenage boy in the background, really - not much to him. That's OK, this novel isn't about Jacob, it's about defending Jacob, as the title clearly states. Fasten your seat-belt and enjoy the ride ... until the unexpected ending. ...Sonnie says: Not my typical genre, but a definite page turner. I'm not sure I liked how the book ended. I was surprised, but felt like it was a bit gimmicky. It's funny how our love for our children can be so strong as to blind us to their faults. It made me think a lot about a parents' love and whether or not it's possible to see our kids objectively. Having said that I did find the father particularly naive to his son's personality quirks especially given his history. And though I sympathized with tMoreLessRead More Read Less
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