Review of St. Sebastian School of Law

Ibrahim Kidungwe · Post by **Ibrahim Kidungwe** » 08 Oct 2024, 00:28

The review highlights strong character development, particularly of Father Balducci and McNeely, and praises the book's realistic portrayal of legal and academic issues. While some readers may find the pacing slow or the philosophical musings lengthy, the book stands out for its intelligent exploration of corruption, ethics, and institutional survival. Overall, it's a well-written, thought-provoking read, deserving of a four-star rating for its depth and polished prose.
Great review.

Gladis Ratish Kumar · Post by **Gladis Ratish Kumar** » 08 Oct 2024, 00:30

The review provided valuable insights. The plot appears unique and intriguing, combining academic and legal elements. I'm excited to dive into the book and learn more.

Jenna Padayachee · Post by **Jenna Padayachee** » 08 Oct 2024, 00:38

This is a very wonderful review about a rather intriguing book.
Legal drama is captivating, and this book captures some profound and universal challenges through this backdrop.
Father Balducci's character is captivating from the onset as his morality is already raising some intriguing mental questions for me while reading, already in the first few pages !

Rose Nafula Oketch · Post by **Rose Nafula Oketch** » 08 Oct 2024, 00:43

"St Sebastian School of Law" by Tim Greaney is a well-crafted and thought-provoking piece of work of other fiction touching on legal domains, academia, and ethics. It seems exciting to tackle political, class, religious, and legal divides with a blend of humour and thoughtful insights into the lives of contemporary law students and faculty. Congratulations on BOTD!

Tars · Post by **Tars** » 08 Oct 2024, 00:51

Interesting and intriguing, from the description in the review, it looks almost like a new series and I really like procedural dramas. To make it even better, the book is gifted, so nothing can delay the journey and discoveries hidden in the world of legal business. Thank you very much and congratulations on BOTD!

Post by **Damian Keyes** » 08 Oct 2024, 01:01

Even though this book is not for me, I still enjoyed the well-crafted OBC official review. If you're someone who's a love for legal novels then this one is for you. Congrats to the author for having the BOTD.

Cristina-Ioana Toader · Post by **Cristina-Ioana Toader** » 08 Oct 2024, 01:05

I like how you focus on the characters, especially Father Balducci and McNeely. It’s clear that they have a lot of depth and face tough moral dilemmas, which makes the story more engaging.

Huini Hellen · Post by **Huini Hellen** » 08 Oct 2024, 01:35

This book reveals the administrative faults that cripple academics institutions of higher learning. Thank you for your wonderful review.

Post by **Alice Glover** » 08 Oct 2024, 01:38

I've just read the sample and much of it was the introduction of characters, mostly revolving around San Sebastion College. This Baytown, New Jersey college has been selected to receive a huge infusion of money from the giant pharmaceutical industry, which will essentially buy future advocates, judges and regulators. The University President's plot to sell out the law school is challenged by the newly appointed dean Tommy McNeely, a former federal prosecutor.

The reviewer mentions the pacing and I agree, there was a lot crammed into the sample I read, but the author's careful character development sets the stage for what is probably a very interesting book.

Jack Winnick · Post by **mrlefty0706** » 08 Oct 2024, 01:42

“St. Sebastian School of Law” by Tim Greaney is a fictional story that is thought-provoking that includes academics, legal and social issues. St. Sebastian School of Law is fictional, but the author uses it to chronicle the turbulent journey of this law school to deal with disputed university affiliations and administrative corruption. These are big topics that rarely get to a courtroom, or they take too many years to adjudicate. The main character is Father Balducci, the university’s president, and he is faced with numerous moral issues. The protagonist is named McNeely, and he presents the opposing position. McNeely is a former prosecutor and law professor, so they are battling one another on a regular basis. The author uses these two main characters to address major socioeconomic issues like corruption, the impact of money in academia and other major ethical issues. The plot is driven by the university’s need to prioritize their moral compass with the financial survival of school. Both are critical and to balance the priorities is a difficult challenge. The pursuit of knowledge is the major purpose of the university, but students must learn ethics and use them when trying legal cases. The legal issues move slower than some readers may like but look at the legal cases today involving election corruption and how long they are taking from indictment to trial. An excellent book that deserves a 4 out 4-star rating.

Post by **Nada Renno** » 08 Oct 2024, 01:59

I found this review 100% thoroughly covering all aspects of the book and the author's perspective supported by his professional and academic backgrounds. Reading a sample of this book is never fair to novels, therefore, this is a must-read.

Manasi_jha · Post by **Manasi_jha** » 08 Oct 2024, 02:04

A very well written review that craftly tells about the salient points of the book. This review makes the book looks enticing, intriguing yet menacing at the same time. The philosophical aspect of the fiction makes it all the more engaging for readers. Congratulations on BOTD!

Elizabeth-Tush4Christ · Post by **Elizabeth-Tush4Christ** » 08 Oct 2024, 02:10

The fact that the author found a way to weave law, academia, and drama into an informative work of fiction shows a great deal of skill, and I’m impressed by the author’s ability to develop the characters at a balanced pace, ensuring readers don’t get bored. I’m not usually into law or fiction books, but I will definitely check this out. It sounds like the author put a lot into this, and I can’t wait to learn more. Thanks for the detailed review, and congratulations to the author on being selected as Book of the Day

Ingalwa Eugine · Post by **Ingalwa Eugine** » 08 Oct 2024, 02:10

I appreciate your thorough and comprehensive review, which has piqued my interest in this book. I look forward to following Father Balducci's story and unraveling his multifaceted character. Of particular interest is the book's crucial themes which are relatable to our modern society.

Runan · Post by **Runan** » 08 Oct 2024, 02:28

The people in St. Sebastian School of Law deal with ethical values submerged with financial corruption. How far will one uphold their moral values in the face of financial struggle? Will there be a stop to the institution's corruption? I think readers will enjoy Mcneely’s character for his wit.