Did the book remind you of any other books, authors, or genres you've encountered before? How did it compare?

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Did the book remind you of any other books, authors, or genres you've encountered before? How did it compare?

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For instance, while reading "The Impossible Mock Orange Trial (Ted Born Courtroom Series Book 1)" by Thad G. Long, I found similarities with James Rosenberg's 'Legal Reserves (Verdicts and Vindication)' since both delve into the legal, political, and psychological thriller genre. What are your thoughts on these similarities and/or comparisons, or any others you noticed?
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Certainly! You might also find "The Southern Killer (Joe Hennessy Legal Thriller #3)" by Peter O'Mahoney intriguing. This legal thriller revolves around criminal defense attorney Joe Hennessy, who stumbles upon clues regarding his son's unresolved murder, propelling him to challenge the system and unveil the truth. Similar to "The Impossible Mock Orange Trial" and "Legal Reserves", it explores the legal realm and the emotional turmoil tied to it, potentially offering another captivating read for those enamored with courtroom dramas.
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Sadly no, this is the first book I am reading about legal matters.
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Sounds like something I will definitely enjoy! It goes right onto my shelf!
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This book didn't remind me of another book but of a TV series I enjoyed very much; it was called "The Good Wife." It explained how the legal system works and the measures some lawyers are willing to take to win their cases.
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Yes, it does remind me a little bit of the book Jurisdiction Denied.
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I've read a couple of legal case books before - To Kill a Mockingbird and The Firm. It had some similarities to them but went into a lot more detail.

The book also spent a lot of time on the matters that occurred before the trial rather than the trial itself so it actually reminded me of some investigative novels that I have read too.
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Definately To Kill a Mocking Bird and the series, How to get away with Murder. India has the longest constitution in the world with elaborate laws and various clauses, which make the judicial system quite complicated to understand but also comprehensive to all the people in the community whether minority or not.
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I was not reminded of any other books I've read. But I can think of a book my friend summarized to me---One Arranged Murder.
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I haven't read any legal drama books yet. This is my first one and I enjoyed reading this book. I have always watched legal drama series, but never read books. So, I don't know. This book definitely got me interested in reading legal drama stories.
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This novel reminded me more of a TV show called "The Good Wife" than it did of any other book. It clarified the operation of the legal system as well as the lengths some attorneys will go to in order to prevail in court.
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Without a doubt, How to Get Away with Murder and To Kill a Mocking Bird. India has the world's longest constitution, full of intricate regulations and clauses that make the legal system not only difficult to understand but also inclusive of all members of the community, regardless of their ethnicity.
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I honestly have not read something like this before and that is why I enjoyed it so much!
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Patel Khushi Manishbhai wrote: 30 Nov 2023, 23:18 Definately To Kill a Mocking Bird and the series, How to get away with Murder. India has the longest constitution in the world with elaborate laws and various clauses, which make the judicial system quite complicated to understand but also comprehensive to all the people in the community whether minority or not.
I haven't seen "How to get away with murder" yet, but might have a look at it because of this book. Thank you!
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Olive joy1 wrote: 10 Feb 2024, 00:28 Without a doubt, How to Get Away with Murder and To Kill a Mocking Bird. India has the world's longest constitution, full of intricate regulations and clauses that make the legal system not only difficult to understand but also inclusive of all members of the community, regardless of their ethnicity.
I know "How to kill a Mocking bird" is widely known but I can't seem to get myself to read it. It must be good though if this book reminds you of it.
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