Paul A. (Paul-NYC) reviewed on 12/31/2007 + 12 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

I agree with the other reviewer on those particular points and add the following: Whatever theme the author was trying to put forward was lost to me. I found no characters that I could identify with nor a plot that was engaging enough to hold my attention. I read this book on several recommendations but found it difficult to enjoy. That said, its underlying theme of torture as a tool of the judiciary might make the book all the more topical in this day and age of Abu Ghraib and waterboarding.

Your mileage may vary, of course, and you might find it a better read (as did those who recommended the book to me), but I did not like it. I might give it another try now that I won't be surprised by the themes in the book.

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