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Anatomy of a Fall
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Anatomy of a Fall (2023, France)
Director: Justine Triet
Writers: Justine Triet & Arthur Harari
Mini-review:
Damn, that was good. I was a bit worried about its extended runtime, but the film managed to keep me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Legal dramas/thrillers tend to be hit-or-miss for me, and this one is definitely a hit. Anatomy of a Fall is a masterclass in directing, writing and acting. Justine Triet's directing is both complex and naturalistic, while Sandra Hüller's performance is nothing short of astonishing. Also, the dog (from what I've read his name is Messi) might just be the best animal performer I've ever seen in a movie. As for the script, I loved that it stays ambiguous until the very end, cause at the end of the day, the truth isn't what this story is about. Anyway, I can perfectly understand all the hype surrounding this film; it truly is breathtaking.
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“We protect us. We do. Nobody else. Not the companies, not the scientists, not the government. Us.” - Dark Waters movie
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THE CLIENT BY JOHN GRISHAM - BOOK REVIEW
Genre(s): Fiction, Legal Thriller, Mystery, & Suspense
No Spoilers
TW: mention of suicide, PTSD/child trauma
SYNOPSIS:
‘The Client’ by John Grisham follows eleven-year-old Mark Sway after he and his little brother, Ricky, witness a suicide of a well-known lawyer, Jerome Clifford, who was defending a high-profile case involving the murder of Senator Boyd Boyette. Mark and Ricky attempt to put a stop to the suicide attempt, but Mr. Clifford had other plans. Mr. Clifford captures Mark and locks him inside of the vehicle. Mr. Clifford spills a major secret to Mark involving the Boyette case. Mark escapes the locked vehicle with the explosive secret and a hefty choice to make. After the media acknowledges Mark as a witness to the suicide and the police investigate the crime scene, the FBI is on Mark’s tail to reveal what he knows about the case.
Mark retains an amateur lawyer, Reggie Love, to guide him through the high-stakes pressure of the FBI hounding him for information, and the possibility of the Mafia tracking him for potentially holding information that could harm their case. Should Mark spill what he knows to the FBI and chance the Mafia finding him? Or, should Mark keep quiet and play the risky legal system game that could result in serious federal charges? Neither Mark or his lawyer knows the answer to this question. Reggie is willing to go to great lengths to protect Mark from the pressures surrounding him, even if that means both of their lives are in danger.
Mark needs to make a decision, but which will he choose?
READ THIS IF YOU:
Are a fan of ‘Law & Order’
Enjoy thriller books with a little more than just ‘true crime’
Need a page-turning suspense novel that you can’t put down, and when you HAVE to put it down to eat or go to work, you think about it 24/7
CHARACTERS:
This novel has an endless stream of characters with a ton of different FBI agents, Mafia men, Mark’s immediate family, court staff, and hospital staff. For that reason, I will only cover the two main characters, Mark and Reggie.
Mark Sway:
Despite Mark being only eleven years old, his wit and intelligence are far beyond his years. He has lucid moments of not being afraid of anyone or anything, but deep down he is just a kid and it’s comforting to see that he lets his childlike coping mechanisms take over at times. The book takes place over six days…SIX DAYS. The amount of things this child has went through in such a short period of time was tough to read, but he handled it like a champ and ALWAYS focused more on the feelings of those he cared about. His character made this book go the extra mile for me, because I was always thinking ‘What is Mark scheming next?’. He singlehandedly kept me on the edge of my seat.
Reggie Love:
Reggie has lived a troubled life, and that surely did not stop when Mark Sway entered her office. Reggie is a new lawyer and has only practiced for four years, but don’t let that fool you. She is a strong female character and an amazing lawyer. She makes sure to let everyone know that she will not tolerate anyone messing with her or Mark. Much like Mark, Reggie is stuck between a rock and a hard place. She is having trouble advising Mark on his decision, but she supports Mark nonetheless with every decision he makes. Again, Reggie also took this book to the extra mile for me. For Mark, he was now walking in a world with no trust and no allies. Reggie did her absolute best to assure Mark that she was by his side no matter what and I know that is exactly what Mark needed during all of this. I strongly believe that Reggie’s character was flawlessly written.
PRAISES, CRITIQUES, AND MY THOUGHTS:
I like to start my reviews with bad news first, and good news second to end on a happy note. So, first and foremost, my only issue with this book is that the ending was not nearly as exhilarating as I would have hoped. I keep all of my reviews free of spoilers, so I really can’t go into more detail there. I was hoping for an ending with more drama and more suspense. Don’t get me wrong, the ending was not predictable (in my opinion); it was just not as extreme as what I was hoping for out of a suspense novel.
Now with that out of the way, I’m going to explain why I loved this book so much. For starters, this book didn’t NEED a child as the main character. The story could have been written with an adult MC, but the fact that Mark paved the way in ‘The Client’ makes it that much more interesting, albeit upsetting because reading about these events happening to such a young child is devastating. But from a strict “fiction novel reviewer” perspective, I think the difference between child and adult MC was everything.
Second, Reggie Love is an ICON. She is unfettered, which after learning her backstory, was inspiring given all that she has been through. If I ever have legal troubles, I will do my best to find a real-life Reggie Love.
I highly recommend this book, as well as any of John Grisham’s novels, because they always knock it out of the park for me. I’m typically a strict romance reader, but every now and then I need to take romance breaks. During those times, I know that John Grisham will not disappoint. He has yet to prove me wrong there. All of his novels are legal thrillers and follow some sort of legal problem, so if you find interest in the legal system, then John Grisham may be the author you’re missing.
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Because V.I.T.R.I.O.L starts on July 30th.
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Ha il colore della sabbia, non potete non portarlo in spiaggia.
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On January 9, 1998 The Devil's Advocate premiered in Ireland.
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Robert Altman’s star-studded Southern fried suspenser ‘The Gingerbread Man’ opened in theaters this week 25 years ago. 🍻⚖️☠️
“𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚗𝚕𝚢 𝚎𝚡𝚎𝚛𝚌𝚒𝚜𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚒𝚗' 𝚒𝚜 𝚓𝚞𝚖𝚙𝚒𝚗' 𝚝𝚘 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚕𝚞𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜.”
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The Lincoln Lawyer, season one (Netflix 2022)
The Lincoln Lawyer, season one (Netflix 2022)
I didn’t know that “feel-good legal drama” was a genre.
Don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty of stuff going on around the edges of The Lincoln Lawyer that is potentially bad for our main characters. The show isn’t afraid of playing with imperiling people or dumping more problems in our characters’ laps. Not everything is fluffy bunnies and cuddles, and the show does open with a murder.
But our…
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Book of the Day, April 21st -- Historical Fiction, Rated 5/5 stars
Temporarily Discounted! Get your copy below: https://forums.onlinebookclub.org/shelves/book.php?id=613311
A Court at Constantinople by Anthony Earth
Published by Eorthe Books, LLC
This book has earned a PERFECT 5-star rating from an Official Onlinebookclub.org Reviewer, and has three 5-star ratings on Amazon!
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Can justice and love prevail when civilizations clash? When no one follows all the rules in law and love? When a brutal crime threatens courts and courtships? Justice and love do not come cheap. For you today this novel does!
"*A Court at Constantinople* by Anthony Earth is a work deserving of applause. The story talks about justice, law, equality, human rights, abuse, and love in just over 300 pages. It was nothing short of an excellent story-telling piece and could have easily passed for a book in John Grisham’s series." ~ OBC Reviewer
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Finished reading The Exchange by John Grisham.
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12esima: J. Grisham, L'ex avvocato, Mondadori
Da Romano Antonaci riceviamo J. Grisham, L’ex avvocato.
Romano nel presentarcelo ci scrive: “Bello molto bello. Un classico, una trama intelligente, una scrittura come al solito che scivola tranquilla e ti avvolge.”
Dalla presentazione dell’editore:
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Finding Sophie by Imran Mahmood
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine, Bantam
Date of publication: March 5th, 2024
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Fiction, Mystery Thriller, Suspense, Crime, Legal Thriller, Adult Fiction, Drama
Purchase Links: Kindle | Audible | B&N | AbeBooks | WorldCat
Goodreads Synopsis:
Two parents, desperate to find their missing daughter, stand accused of murder. How far will they go to…
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Finding Sophie by Imran Mahmood
Today I'm delighted to share my thoughts on Finding Sophie, the brand new thriller from Imran Mahmood
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Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on the brand new thriller from Imran Mahood, Finding Sophie. I really enjoy Imran’s writing and picking up one his books is always a highlight of the year. My thanks to publisher Raven Books for the early copy for review, and to Tracy Fenton of Compulsive Readers for the tour invite. Here’s what the books all about:
Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 14…
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