Ian Graham (5)

Not a great book, but a great story. The book was a first novel by a non-author and that shows at times. The best parts of the book are when he doesn't get in the way of the story. No offense, but I DO NOT CARE about his travails as an attorney. I DO CARE about Mario Rocha. Really compelling true story.

Surprisingly good. I read this on a trip and found I finished it in just a couple of hours. The description of life at a big firm is spot-on, but it is fortunately leavened by the story of a fascinating pro bono case the author had the good luck to be staffed on.

This book gave an accurate and entertaining portrayal about what it's like to be a hot shot law student, to be courted by the most reputable firms in the country, to being a first year lawyer. The main character Is given a case that he can't seem to forget. Ultimately, it reads more like a memoir than a fiction novel (likely because it is), but it's a good story and someone that likes to read law novels will enjoy this book.