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Title: Fatal Flaw by William Lashner ISBN: 0-06-050816-7 Publisher: William Morrow Pub. Date: 06 May, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (9 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Great book!
Comment: What flaw? No flaws in this book. Loved it from beginning to end. In fact, I'd say it's one of this years best read (next to THE MURDER ROOM, of course). The characters are believable and the plot keeps you reading. But the best part of this book is the action. Non-stop action throughout. If I had to use one word to describe this book it would be just that: ACTION. A definite must for all action lovers. And if you're looking for a few other interesting titles that will keep you glued to your seat look no further than these, Buckland's Hot List: most creative, The Butterfly: A Fable (Singh); most engaging, The Alchemist (Coelho); most interesting, Life of Pi (Martel); most enlightening, 9-11 (Chomsky); most thrilling, The Lovely Bones: A Novel (Sebold); and finally, the most creative, engaging, interesting, enlightening and thrilling book of all, The Little Prince (Saint-Exupery). These are the books I'd recommend to my family, friends, students, and wife. There are many more, trust me, but these are the first that come to mind (for having left an impact slight or proud as it may be). If you have any questions, queries, or comments, or maybe even a title you think I should add to my list, please feel free to e-mail me. I'm always open to a good recommendation. Thanks for reading my brief but hopefully helpful review. Happy reading. Donald S. Buckland
Rating: 5
Summary: Flawless to Me
Comment: This well-constructed legal thriller held my attention from the beginning when attorney Victor Carl tampered with the evidence at the murder scene of his secret lover until the final chapter where he is found commiserating with his lawyer friend whom he has just defended in the murder trial.
I knew from reading HOSTILE WITNESS that Victor Carl is not the cookie-cutter lawyer defending criminals in most legal thrillers. He is developing into a very believable character with shortcomings and easily identifiable motivations and feelings. There are several twists and surprises in the story but there is nothing beyond the plausible. Author William Lashner is able to weave together a story of abuse, greed, love and betrayal using characters who have realistic interactions with each other. They are colorful and unique with names that capture the essence of their personalities. Private investigator Phil Skink is vile yet intelligent while Lawrence Cutlip suggests his ruthlessness and his role as father of the deceased may have involved more than loving care.
The first two-thirds of the story sets the table for the trial and the rousing climax. The skill of Victor Carl is in full evidence as he manipulates the prosecution team and the proceedings, bringing all the seperate lines of investigation together. I suspect readers will share in the exhilaration and satisfaction as Carl's tactics garner success and a very satisfying conclusion. For me FATAL FLAW is Highly Recommended and "Flawless".
Tim Smith
Rating: 5
Summary: This is a Real Jewel!
Comment: First book I've read by Lashner, but will definitely not be the last. I think this is the third entry in the Victor Carl series, and I'm ordering the prior two.
Victor Carl is a somewhat seedy criminal defense lawyer who is not above manipulating the legal system. PI Phil Skink is a masterpiece: a man with a face that would stop a clock, who dresses in brown suits, wears a fedora, and talks like a gangster from the '30's. The interplay between Carl and Skink is sharp-tongued, chiseled, and testosterone-driven, yet the two play off one another n a fun, comedic way.
This is a real jewel of a book. The story is fast-paced, filled with witty dialogue and flawed characters. The courtroom drama is the best! The plot twists may be somewhat predictable, but the final twist will not be expected. Lashner is a writer with a unique voice who is definitely best-seller material.
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