Review of The Impossible Mock Orange Trial

[Salome Ogani]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Impossible Mock Orange Trial" by Thad G. Long.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Ted Born, a registered patent lawyer who didn't believe in the concept of specialization in his profession, was assigned an almost impossible case in a county where the probability of getting justice served was zero to nothing. The residents of Phoenix County had taken to suing big corporations for accidents or mishaps that were majorly their fault as a new source of income. The only offense of the big corporations was putting up their goods and services for purchase by the residents of the county as well as other individuals. This was the kind of case Ted was assigned.

An accident had occurred due to a tire blowout, causing the death of four-year-old Sarena Miller and partial brain damage to eleven-year-old Jimason Anchrum, as well as injuries sustained by the other occupants of the vehicle. Albert Sayre, the representative of Universal Tire that produced the tire in question, assigned the case to Ted Born, who solicited the help of Dave Thompson, a junior associate of his, as his partner in the case, as well as Rusty Loman, who served as the local counsel as he was from Phoenix County. Together with his fellow defendants, they enter into a battle for justice. Will they emerge victorious?

The concept of justice is complex, encompassing fairness, equality, and morality. However, its meaning varies across cultures, experiences, and values, leading to diverse perspectives on what justice truly entails. If every time a person was involved in an unfortunate incident while using a product, he or she could sue the company in charge of manufacturing said product, then that would certainly be disastrous. I could drive a car into a ditch and blame the manufacturers of the car for making a faulty car brake, neglecting every other circumstance that led to the car ending up in the ditch. The author's expertise in legal proceedings was evident in this book through the detailed descriptions of the court's dealings and trial processes. This enabled me to visualize the events unfolding and empathize with the characters' tension and suspense, making for a truly engaging and interesting read. This book brought out the importance of preparation in everything one does, no matter the perceived outcome.

I had a problem with characters being addressed with more than one form of their name. For example, Dr. Phyllis Maxwell, whom Ted had hired with the permission of Albert Sayre to help perfect their communication skills, was sometimes referred to as Dr. Maxwell, Dr. Phyllis, Phyllis, or Maxwell. Albert Sayre was also sometimes referred to as Bert Sayre. Most times, these inconsistencies made me think that they were different characters, and it was very confusing and reduced my reading speed since it always resulted in my rereading such places or going back to search for such characters. I also encountered some errors while reading the book.

The Impossible Mock Orange Trial by Thad G. Long tackles the complexities of justice, going into the gray areas between right and wrong, personal and corporate accountability, and the delicate balance between empathy and objectivity. Through its exploration of racial tensions and the judicial system's role in resolving conflicts, the story sheds light on the emotional weight of these issues. I recommend the book to lovers of legal thrillers and courtroom dramas. I rate the book 4 out of 5 stars, removing a star because of the negative aspects I mentioned earlier.

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[NetMassimo]

Characters being addressed with various forms is confusing and therefore annoying. Otherwise, I have to admit that its length is what's preventing me from reading this novel, as it seems like a terrific legal thriller that addresses important issues. Thank you for your great review!

[Emmanuel Chima 3]

The Impossible Mock Orange Trial by Thad G. Long delves into the intricacies of justice and accountability in a high-stakes legal battle. The novel offers a compelling look at the challenges of navigating the judicial system amid personal and corporate conflicts. Despite some issues with character name consistency and occasional errors, the detailed legal insights and emotional depth provide a thought-provoking read on fairness and morality.

[Nuella Joseph]

*The Impossible Mock Orange Trial* sounds like a compelling legal thriller with an intriguing exploration of justice and corporate accountability. I appreciate your insights on the book's strong points and the areas where it fell short. It seems like a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in courtroom dramas.