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The Defence (Eddie Flynn, #1)
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bookshelves: legal-thriller, suspense-thriller, must-continue-thriller-series
Nov 21, 2023
bookshelves: legal-thriller, suspense-thriller, must-continue-thriller-series
It kept me on my toes until the end.
I liked that Flynn, the protagonist, is not just a lawyer but has a controversial past and let's say... A bit shady. There is a certain dichotomy in his actions and he can be defined as morally gray.
My only criticism is that the plot is a bit unoriginal and that we once again have a lawyer with disagreements with his family because of his job and his vices (alcohol). Someday I would like to read about a lawyer without addictions, with a united family despite the difficulties that arise in the life of a criminal lawyer. I think this is why I liked Her Deadly Game by Robert Dugoni so much.
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Me mantuvo alerta hasta el final.
Me gustó que Flynn, el protagonista, no sea sólo un abogado sino tenga un pasado controversial y digamos... Un tanto turbio. Hay cierta dicotomía en su accionar y puede ser definido como moralmente gris.
Mi única crítica es que la trama es un tanto poco original y que nuevamente tengamos un abogado con discrepancias con su familia por su trabajo y sus vicios (alcohol). Me gustaría leer alguna vez sobre un abogado sin addiciciones, con una familia unida a pesar de las dificultades que se presentan en la vida de un abogado penal. Creo que por esto Her Deadly Game de Robert Dugoni me gustó tanto.
Nov 21--------------
So... The title on the book cover is different from the title in GR. That made me wonder and search the right spelling, found out that 'defence' and 'defense' are the same word spelled differently. 'Defence' is the correct spelling if you're writing in British English, whereas 'defense' is the correct spelling if you're writing in American English.
Good to know.
I liked that Flynn, the protagonist, is not just a lawyer but has a controversial past and let's say... A bit shady. There is a certain dichotomy in his actions and he can be defined as morally gray.
My only criticism is that the plot is a bit unoriginal and that we once again have a lawyer with disagreements with his family because of his job and his vices (alcohol). Someday I would like to read about a lawyer without addictions, with a united family despite the difficulties that arise in the life of a criminal lawyer. I think this is why I liked Her Deadly Game by Robert Dugoni so much.
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Me mantuvo alerta hasta el final.
Me gustó que Flynn, el protagonista, no sea sólo un abogado sino tenga un pasado controversial y digamos... Un tanto turbio. Hay cierta dicotomía en su accionar y puede ser definido como moralmente gris.
Mi única crítica es que la trama es un tanto poco original y que nuevamente tengamos un abogado con discrepancias con su familia por su trabajo y sus vicios (alcohol). Me gustaría leer alguna vez sobre un abogado sin addiciciones, con una familia unida a pesar de las dificultades que se presentan en la vida de un abogado penal. Creo que por esto Her Deadly Game de Robert Dugoni me gustó tanto.
Nov 21--------------
So... The title on the book cover is different from the title in GR. That made me wonder and search the right spelling, found out that 'defence' and 'defense' are the same word spelled differently. 'Defence' is the correct spelling if you're writing in British English, whereas 'defense' is the correct spelling if you're writing in American English.
Good to know.
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I hope you enjoy this one Mica. I do love Eddie Flynn character
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The first was a bit Cliché! But the rest of the series is excellent� Hope you enjoy it!
Margaret M - (Working Away - wrote: "I hope you enjoy this one Mica. I do love Eddie Flynn character"Thank you, Margaret! 😘 Starting this series because of your reviews. 😊
Jayme wrote: "The first was a bit Cliché! But the rest of the series is excellent� Hope you enjoy it!"Thank you, Jayme! 😘 So far so good.
Happy reading, Mica! And don't worry, I've run into the same issue before. I never realized how many words are spelled differently between the UK and the US.
UK or US English? Interesting conundrum in such a small world. Flatiron Books is a New York-based publisher, which is an imprint of the UK Macmillan Publishing Group that is owned by the Geman-based Holtzbrinck Publishing Group. Steve Cavanagh is Irish but has won or been nominated for a lot of UK awards. I'm not a publisher, but at the end of the day, I guess a book's principle marketplace would probably determine what English is used.
Sounds like an entertaining read whether British or American English!
Terrific review, Mica. 🤗💕In Canada it is defence. I know this from hockey. 😂
Coco wrote: "Happy reading, Mica! And don't worry, I've run into the same issue before. I never realized how many words are spelled differently between the UK and the US."Can't even explain the confusion I have sometimes. Thanks Kindle has dictionaries. 😅
Harris wrote: "UK or US English? Interesting conundrum in such a small world. Flatiron Books is a New York-based publisher, which is an imprint of the UK Macmillan Publishing Group that is owned by the Geman-base..."It was a very good read, Harris! Thanks for all the information, I guess with this cover they were aiming at the US audience.
Shelley's Book Nook wrote: "Terrific review, Mica. 🤗💕In Canada it is defence. I know this from hockey. 😂"
Thank you very much, Shelley! 🤗💕
😂 In Spanish it is "defensa", so when I read "defence" it didn't seem natural to me.
I get your complaint about the plot being unoriginal as that can sometimes deter you from enjoying the book more but I’m glad you mostly enjoyed this. Amazing review mica 🩷
Excellent review, Mica! Always good when a book keeps us on our toes 😊
This is also Canadian English, with all the "U's" in colour, honour, flavour where they belong! :) I agree with what you wrote. Mica, your skill is so gorgerous and surprising, I can't believe English is your second or third language. Originality is key to good stories, films, music, art....! Also, unoriginal expression, haha: "less is more"!Have a lawyer with a mystery or problem to solve. No stress external to the plot. Pushing hard to make sure there is drama is why hardly anyone thinks of creating mysteries without crimes in them. I just want a treasure quest, map, and clues to decode, baby!
A lawyer without addictions and a wonderful family! I'm not much into utopian fiction, but if that's what you want, then may your wish be granted lol. Cool review Mica! Hope you also enjoy the sequels :D
Cara wrote: "Lovely review, Mica💕!!!!!!!!"Thank you, Cara! 🤗💜
Sabrina wrote: "I get your complaint about the plot being unoriginal as that can sometimes deter you from enjoying the book more but I’m glad you mostly enjoyed this. Amazing review mica 🩷"Thank you so much, Sabrina! 🤗💜
Rowan wrote: "Excellent review, Mica! Always good when a book keeps us on our toes 😊"Thank you very much, Rowan! 🤗💜
C. (Never PM. Comment, or e-mail if private!) wrote: "This is also Canadian English, with all the "U's" in colour, honour, flavour where they belong! :) I agree with what you wrote. Mica, your skill is so gorgerous and surprising, I can't believe Engl..."Thank you so much, Carolyn! 🤗💜 At school they taught me to write with "U's" but over the years, the vast majority of books I read do not use them.
Federico wrote: "A lawyer without addictions and a wonderful family! I'm not much into utopia really, but if that's what you want, Then may your wish be granted lol. Cool review Mica! Hope you also enjoy the sequel..."Oh come on, Fede! Why do you think I read fiction? Biographies are not my style. Let me fantasize in peace, please. 😂
Great review Mica, love this author 💕
Spectacular. review, Mica.
✘❥ Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥✘ wrote: "Spectacular. review, Mica."Spectacular review, Mica
Ah, we must stand strong against American conquering! It is "icing" on the cake and "runners" are what to call sports shoes! ;)
✘❥ Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥✘ wrote: "✘❥ Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥✘ wrote: "Spectacular. review, Mica."Spectacular review, Mica"
Thank you very much, Paulette! 💕🤗
It does sound cliché lol. But entertaining wasn't it? Terrific review Mica!🤩
Mica Santos � wrote: "✘❥ Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥✘ wrote: "✘❥ Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥✘ wrote: "Spectacular. review, Mica."Spectacular review, Mica"
Thank you very much, Paulette! 💕🤗"
You're very welcome L💕ve �
Kay wrote: "It does sound cliché lol. But entertaining wasn't it? Terrific review Mica!🤩"Yes, very entertaining. 😊 Thank you so much, Kay! 💜
You make some excellent points, Mica. Eddie is a bit of a cliche', isn't he?
Darla wrote: "You make some excellent points, Mica. Eddie is a bit of a cliche', isn't he?"He is, Darla! But it's a highly entertaining book. 😊 Book twins again on this one. 💜
