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Judgment
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3.5 Stars* (rounded down)
A Complex, Intense Thriller!
Juliana is a married Superior Court Judge. While at a Conference she meets a handsome man and for the first time in her life, Juliana cheats on her husband. Little does she know, it’s a set up. Juliana is presiding over a sexual harassment case - and some powerful people would like for her to rule in a very specific way and will do whatever it takes to get her to rule in their favor. That includes, blackmail and even murder. If Juliana doesn’t comply, she can kiss her career and possibly her life, goodbye.
What starts out as a game of cat and mouse, quickly becomes a game of conspiracy so complex my head was spinning. The storyline started out strong and quickly became so complicated, which I felt became the novel’s downfall. “Judgment� was however, a quick, easy read with relatable characters. The initial storyline of a legal battle was quite interesting and will have me going back to read other Joseph Finder’s other novels.
This was another buddy read with Kaceey!
Thank you to Edelweiss, Penguin Publishing Group - Dutton and Joseph Finder for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Published on Edelweiss and ŷ on 11.11.18.
A Complex, Intense Thriller!
Juliana is a married Superior Court Judge. While at a Conference she meets a handsome man and for the first time in her life, Juliana cheats on her husband. Little does she know, it’s a set up. Juliana is presiding over a sexual harassment case - and some powerful people would like for her to rule in a very specific way and will do whatever it takes to get her to rule in their favor. That includes, blackmail and even murder. If Juliana doesn’t comply, she can kiss her career and possibly her life, goodbye.
What starts out as a game of cat and mouse, quickly becomes a game of conspiracy so complex my head was spinning. The storyline started out strong and quickly became so complicated, which I felt became the novel’s downfall. “Judgment� was however, a quick, easy read with relatable characters. The initial storyline of a legal battle was quite interesting and will have me going back to read other Joseph Finder’s other novels.
This was another buddy read with Kaceey!
Thank you to Edelweiss, Penguin Publishing Group - Dutton and Joseph Finder for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Published on Edelweiss and ŷ on 11.11.18.
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Reading Progress
November 4, 2018
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Started Reading
November 4, 2018
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November 4, 2018
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edelweiss
November 4, 2018
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buddy-read
November 4, 2018
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55.0%
November 5, 2018
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61.0%
November 5, 2018
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91.0%
November 6, 2018
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Finished Reading
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Nov 06, 2018 07:23PM
I hope you enjoy this, Susanne! I couldn't believe my luck when I first found this writer. I think he only had 1 or 2 written at the time - but a fabulous writer of books that are hard to put down. :)
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Jaline wrote: "I hope you enjoy this, Susanne! I couldn't believe my luck when I first found this writer. I think he only had 1 or 2 written at the time - but a fabulous writer of books that are hard to put down. :)"Thanks Jaline! I finished it last Night. It started out very strong and I was into it and then about 3/4 of the way through the story completely changed and became extremely complicated and I was less interested which was a bummer. Does that always happen?
Fantastic review, Susanne ;) Too bad the storyline became complicated and complex to totally enjoy, but glad it was an overall good read for you! ❤️😘
Super review Susanne! Glad you enjoyed it overall! 😊
Terrific review Susanne! Wish this one would have stayed on course as a legal thriller! Glad we read this one together!🤗💕
KAS wrote: "Fantastic review, Susanne ;) Too bad the storyline became complicated and complex to totally enjoy, but glad it was an overall good read for you! ❤️😘"Thanks so much KAS! It happens, right?!
Babydimps (Suzy) wrote: "Super review Susanne! Glad you enjoyed it overall! 😊"Thanks so much Suzy!
Kaceey - Traveling Sister wrote: "Terrific review Susanne! Wish this one would have stayed on course as a legal thriller! Glad we read this one together!🤗💕"I agree Kaceey (no brainer right? LOL.. of course I agree!). Thanks for keeping me company!
Nice review! Not an author that I have read..
Jayme wrote: "Nice review! Not an author that I have read.."THanks Jayme!
Too bad it didn’t hold up, the premise sounds so interesting! Nice review Susanne!
JanB wrote: "Too bad it didn’t hold up, the premise sounds so interesting! Nice review Susanne!"Thanks Jan! It really was. :)
Thoughtful review, Sus! Even though this didn’t work well, it speaks volumes that you’ll still check out his other work.
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Thoughtful review, Sus! Even though this didn’t work well, it speaks volumes that you’ll still check out his other work."Thanks so much Jennifer! :) I think it had a lot of promise. :)
Fab review, Susanne! Sorry you didn't enjoy it more and I hope the author's other books work better for you! xoxo
Fair and accurately review. I agree totally.
