Review of Mouse in the Box

[Chris Alex Powell]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Mouse in the Box" by Lewis Allan.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The law, once considered a tool for achieving social justice, has increasingly blurred the line between justice and injustice. In some instances, injustice prevails without even needing a thin boundary, as Lewis Allan's novel, Mouse in the Box, sadly depicts.

Mason Mitchell, a successful defense attorney, has spent twelve years defending individuals who are often guilty of the crimes they are accused of. Despite knowing their guilt, Mason's exceptional representation has allowed them to escape conviction and walk away free. His career choice has met disapproval from his late parents, led to his divorce from his wife, and estranged him from his only brother. Nonetheless, Mason firmly believes that everyone, no matter their alleged crimes, deserves the right to an attorney and a defense. However, Mason faces the biggest challenge in his legal career when he has to defend a client accused of murder. This case will cost him a lot, test his belief in the justice system, and force him to make a decision he never thought he would.

This book possesses several positive aspects worth noting. Firstly, despite being a work of fiction, it maintains a realistic tone that allows readers to connect with the story. For instance, it portrays the unfortunate reality that even with overwhelming evidence of a person's innocence, they may still be wrongly convicted. Furthermore, the book showcases the imperfections of the legal system by illustrating how even a skilled lawyer like Mason can lose cases, a refreshing reminder that success isn't guaranteed in the courtroom. Secondly, the book successfully creates a suspenseful atmosphere, enticing readers to continue reading in order to discover the resolution of each intriguing case. Lastly, the language used throughout the book is simple and free from excessive legal jargon. Even terms such as "Denny's motion" are adequately explained, making it easier for readers to comprehend.

However, I do have some negative issues with this book. Firstly, the prologue is weak, failing to captivate readers and spark their interest in the story. A prologue should serve as a captivating window into the book, enticing readers to delve further. Unfortunately, the connection between the prologue and the rest of the work is lacking. Secondly, the ending lacks closure, leaving readers unsatisfied, as the case of Robin Key's murder remains unresolved. Although this may serve the author's purpose of highlighting the inadequate investigations conducted by the police once a suspect is found, it leaves readers wanting more resolution. Lastly, the book contains an excessive amount of profanity, which may be off-putting to some readers.

I found only a single error in the book. The book was professionally edited. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book. I believe it was educational and very interesting. On this basis and given all necessary considerations, I boldly give this book 5 out of 5 stars. I did not rate the book lower as the positive aspects outweighed the negative aspects I found in the book. I recommend this book to all lovers of justice, those in the legal profession, law enforcement agencies, and indeed every person.

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[Shadi Tesh]

Good review and very educative.

[Rica Concepcion]

I have no interest in law or the legal profession. But the review is so excellent that I had to read it. well-written and visually appealing review. This book is undoubtedly for everyone in the legal field.

[Kebun Bunga]

The feedback on the review for "Mouse in the Box" appreciates the realistic tone of the book, allowing readers to connect with the story and showcasing the imperfections of the legal system. The suspenseful atmosphere and the use of simple language are also praised, making the book engaging and comprehensible. Areas of improvement include the weak prologue that fails to captivate readers and the ending that lacks closure, leaving the murder case unresolved. The excessive amount of profanity is mentioned as potentially off-putting to some readers. Only one error was found in the book, indicating professional editing. The book is rated five out of five stars, as the positive aspects outweigh the negatives, and it is recommended to justice lovers, those in the legal profession, and law enforcement agencies.

[NetMassimo]

The flaws you pointed out must be minor for you to still award the book the highest rating, so the impression of a terrific legal thriller in which ethical and moral elements are important is prevailing. Thank you for your great review!