The Tenth Justice
by Brad Meltzer
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Author: Brad MeltzerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-08-18
ISBN: 0446543527
Number of pages: 488
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
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Book Review: Not What I Expected
Summary: 2 Stars
THE TENTH JUSTICE is advertised as a legal thriller in the spirit of John Grisham or Scott Turow. But the truth is, it's not really much of a thriller at all.
I would say at least eighty percent of this book consists of humorous banter between five twenty-somethings. Meltzer's pretty good at writing witty dialogue, and much of this novel reads like the screenplay for a Gen-X sitcom. But that's ultimately no substitute for good plotting and realistic characterization, and I think this novel falls short on both of these points. The plot is kind of flimsy, and much of the jokey dialogue does little to advance the story. It's also pretty clear that Meltzer's knowledge of the Supreme Court is superficial at best.
It doesn't help that the main character of THE TENTH JUSTICE is ultimately quite privileged, self-absorbed and unlikeable as a person. Most of the book involves him trying to avoid responsibility for a serious mistake he makes at the beginning of the story. He's not much of a hero, and the ending of the novel left a sour taste in my mouth as a result. Still, I will admit that some of the plot twists toward the end are very effective.
THE TENTH JUSTICE was readable enough to finish, but I wouldn't recommend this novel to a reader interested in a serious thriller with strong characterization. But if you're looking for a easy-to-read suspense novel with loads of sophomoric humor, this may be worth a try. This is ultimately more Lisa Scottoline than Scott Turow.
Summary of The Tenth Justice
Brad Meltzer's NewYork Times bestselling thriller, in which a conscientious Supreme Court clerk and his housemates are embroiled in a scandal that could destroy their careers and cost them their lives.Ben Addison, fresh from Yale Law, is a new clerk for one of the Supreme Court's most respected justices. But when he accidentally reveals the secret outcome of an upcoming decision, a blackmailer makes millions and Ben starts to sweat. Big time. He turns to his co-clerk, Lisa, and his housemates, Nathan, Eric, and Ober, for help. Washington's best and brightest, they offer coveted insider access to the State Department, a major Washington newspaper, and the Senate. But before they know it, their careers--and their lives--are on the line. Where does loyalty end? Where does greed begin? And how much can you really trust your friends?
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