Author: Sergio De La Pava
Sergio De La Pava is definitely a persuasive dude. Whether it is describing the law enforcement in New York, or the various trial arguments I couldn't help but be impressed with the power of the intellect behind this book.
This book is 700 plus pages long and fairly dense, both in print as well as in content. However the author tells a very lucid and clear tale. To be precise, he tells multiple tales, some of which could have been safely omitted without taking anything away from the story. Sergio has an awesome ability to tell stories and you can't avoid being swept up by the authenticity of the narrator.
Casi is a public defender in New York city and is master of his game. The book provides a good flavor of what transpires in the bowels of a New York courthouse. You can tell that the author knows his legal s#@% especially in the State of New York. There's a great explanation of how the Miranda Law (Reading of your rights before questioning) came into being. I am sure Serge could bestow a lot more wisdom on similar legal practices and I would have appreciated if he had included more of these in the book. The author also offers up his cynicism on the effectiveness of the legal system in New York
In addition to the legal drama, there are several philosophical musings that will definitely challenge your intellect. I liked the logical treatment of the various possibilities of what happens after death. There are several different things going on in the book, and when you are reading this book, you should expect to be consumed with "the fear of being drawn into bizarre and ultimately irrelevant conversations". Strangely the quote is from the book and it aptly summarizes my feelings towards it.
Despite all the above criticism, I repeat, this is one heck of a book. Read it an you will be impressed.
Sergio De La Pava is definitely a persuasive dude. Whether it is describing the law enforcement in New York, or the various trial arguments I couldn't help but be impressed with the power of the intellect behind this book.
This book is 700 plus pages long and fairly dense, both in print as well as in content. However the author tells a very lucid and clear tale. To be precise, he tells multiple tales, some of which could have been safely omitted without taking anything away from the story. Sergio has an awesome ability to tell stories and you can't avoid being swept up by the authenticity of the narrator.
Casi is a public defender in New York city and is master of his game. The book provides a good flavor of what transpires in the bowels of a New York courthouse. You can tell that the author knows his legal s#@% especially in the State of New York. There's a great explanation of how the Miranda Law (Reading of your rights before questioning) came into being. I am sure Serge could bestow a lot more wisdom on similar legal practices and I would have appreciated if he had included more of these in the book. The author also offers up his cynicism on the effectiveness of the legal system in New York
In addition to the legal drama, there are several philosophical musings that will definitely challenge your intellect. I liked the logical treatment of the various possibilities of what happens after death. There are several different things going on in the book, and when you are reading this book, you should expect to be consumed with "the fear of being drawn into bizarre and ultimately irrelevant conversations". Strangely the quote is from the book and it aptly summarizes my feelings towards it.
Despite all the above criticism, I repeat, this is one heck of a book. Read it an you will be impressed.
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