Corrupted: A Rosato & DiNunzio Novel

I found this book to be entertaining and absolutely worth the listen!! When a book grabs me at the beginning and doesn't let go, I consider it to be worthy of my time. And I was wrapped up in the characters' lives so quickly in Corrupted! The manner in which legal procedures are expounded upon in this book were so very accurate, in my opinion. It seems the criminal court rules are very similar in Pennsylvania to my home state of Tennessee. I am not an attorney, but a court stenographer for 23 years, and I was pleased that what I was hearing in this book was very close to what I have actually heard in the courtroom and understand to be the rules of criminal procedure. Sometimes courtroom scenes are so far-fetched, I often have trouble believing that those things could actually happen in a courtroom. But not in this book. It is spot on and I was greatly pleased with this book. Sometimes when I read reviews that people have written, I am amazed that so many people could feel so differently about one book. If I read 20 reviews that are good ones, there's always going to be one or two or three people who say it's terrible. So I generally don't write reviews because I am so skeptical when I read the reviews that are submitted. But I love this book, and if you like a good mystery and something beyond that -- can't put my finger on it, but just suffice to say "something beyond that" then you should listen to this book

Yes it was so riveting and held my attention I could not stop listening therefore I want to listen a little slower so as not to miss a thought or word.

Bennie. She was so real I thought I was there in court

She brought the words alive and real.

YES!

I loved Lisa's books in the beginning, being Italian, I love the family characters. Then her books lost my interest and I was very disappointed in her writings, however, with this book it like she came alive again and is back on top of my list and can't wait for her next book.

we love an author who creates characters that are so believable they feel like neighbors or family. Well woven storyline and it easily kept our attention. The reading made the movement between characters easy to follow. ..a job very well done.

I have been a fan of Benadetta (Bennie) Rosato since book one of the series. In the last few books Bennie has been absent. It is great to have her back in the lead again. Bennie is six feet tall and the head of an all female law firm.

The book is divided in half between the 2002 case and the current 2015 case. In 2002 Bennie defends twelve year old boy Jason Lefkavich who got in a fight with a bully. He is sent to juvenile prison and Bennie feels like she failed Jason. Now in 2015 Jason is accused of murdering the same bully and Bennie is on the job again.

The book, of course, is well written. Scottoline is an excellent story teller and she is also an attorney. The book is in the third person narrative. Scottoline provides lots of local Philadelphia color and her usual information about Italian-American heritage. The characters are believable; the pace is fast with lots of suspense. The plot has lots of twists and turns along with the famous Scottoline humor. At times I felt the story was an issue novel on the juvenile justice system but then Scottoline does not quite cross that line. The courtroom section was high drama and the ending of the book was a surprise.

Kate Burton does a great job narrating the book. I have read a number of books now narrated by Kate Burton in all types of roles and accents; I think I am becoming a fan of her high quality narration. I understand she is the daughter of Richard Burton; now I know where she got that great voice.

I enjoyed Corrupted more than any novel I've listened to recently. The case is solved in the courtroom by a defense attorney who believes in her client. It's a true Perry Mason moment!

Corrupted is Book 3 in the Rosato and DiNunzio series by Lisa Scottoline. Attorney Bennie Rosato defends a young man of murder after she failed to protect him from a crooked judge 12 years earlier when he was eleven year old boy.

Kate Burton does a fine job of narration. I recommend Corrupted especially to people who enjoy courtroom thrillers.

I would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND this audiobook to a friend! I read all of the Rosato/Diunzio series because they are based in Philadelphia, where I am from. Being a fellow U of Pennsylvania Grad, and having worked the same streets as a geriatric social worker, I eat up her fantastic story lines.
BTW: Everything Scottoline refers to in Philadelphia, Streets, Restaurants, etc,, are real.

Bennie was terrific in this one! I LOVE when the storyline revolves around her, because she is such a tough, intelligent, yet also ( secretly/undercover ) caring and compassionate person. Bennie is NOT to be outdone in the courtroom! I'd want her as a defense attorney if ever I needed one. Guilty or not, I have faith she could get me acquitted!

My favorite scene was towards the end, in the courtroom, and Bennie trying to get Jason to tell the "TRUE" details of the crime of which he was standing trial for. VERY emotional and suspenseful!

YES! I believe I listened to it in 2 sittings. That's how much I was riveted to this story! Hope there is more about her relationship with Richie's uncle in the next one. Really enjoyed hearing about how it panned out throughout the novel. Roller coaster ride for poor Bennie!

Keep them coming Ms. Scottoline!

Well, this wasted one of my credits! I tried hard, and, because I really wanted to get in to the story I listened for three hours.
The plot seemed tired and predictable, As were the characters, no! I could not muster any enthusiasm for this one and did not finish.
However, I've read some good Lisa Scottoline books that I've very much enjoyed, so I won't let this one put me off.
Narrator
Kate Burton did a good job, but the producers let her down, sibilance and slight echo are both evident, so even her pleasant voice was spoiled. Even Kate couldn't lift this story for me.
It's difficult to rate a performance when the narrator is good but the quality of the recording is poor

Very good story. Narrator okay, a little flat but clear. More Rosato stories we hope

Good story, main character came off a little too stiff. But enjoyed the book as a whole.

Excellent review I love Lisa scottoline' style and the mix of past and present to make the story exciting.