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Conviction

By: Richard North Patterson
Narrated by: Patricia Kalember
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Publisher's summary

When the body of nine-year old Thuy Sen is found in the San Francisco Bay, the police quickly charge Rennell and Payton Price with her grisly murder. A 12-person jury, abetted by an incompetent defense lawyer, is nearly as quick to find the brothers guilty, and to sentence them both to die for their crimes.

Fifteen years later, overworked pro bono laywer Teresa Peralta Paget, her husband Chris, and stepson Carlo, a recent Harvard law graduate, become convinced not only that Rennell didn't receive a fair trial but that he may well be innocent. Racing against the clock and facing enormous legal obstacles, Teresa, Chris, and Carlo desperately try to stay Rennell's execution, taking the case all the way to the Supreme Court, and to an enormously moving and powerful conclusion.

©2005 Richard North Patterson (P)2005 Random House, Inc.

Critic reviews

"As with his previous novels, Patterson examines a complex issue through the lens of a compelling, gripping story. Readers familiar with his characters and those looking for a powerful courtroom drama will not be disappointed." (Booklist)

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Yawn!

This book was too long and drawn out. I listened to the entire unabridged version, but it was painful. This is an experienced author who should have come up with a more entertaining way of presenting such an important issue. Never again will I assume that just because the book is by a well-known and successful author, that it must be good.

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Disgusting

I just decided I had heard enough. While the author may have had a worthy subject he set up a straw man and then proceeded to tear him down. Over and over I listened to the details of a disgusting crime until I determined, against my every natural tendency, to give up.

I jumped to the last 15 minutes of the book and discovered I didn't miss anything. What a boring listen.

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Story and performance paled compared to Exile

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Narrator read as though reading to an elementary school class. Story was too technical; much like a law school criminal law class.

What other book might you compare Conviction to and why?

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How could the performance have been better?

needs a male narrator

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Boredom

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