
The Plinko Bounce
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Narrated by:
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David Aaron Baker
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Morgan Hallett
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By:
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Martin Clark
A New York Times Book Review Best Thriller of 2023!
For seventeen years, small-town public defender Andy Hughes has been underpaid to look after the poor, the addicted, and the unfortunate souls who constantly cycle through the courts, charged with petty crimes. Then, in the summer of 2020, he’s assigned to a grotesque murder case that brings national media focus to rural Patrick County, Virginia—Alicia Benson, the wife of a wealthy businessman, is murdered in her home. The accused killer, Damian Bullins, is a cunning felon with a long history of violence, and he confesses to the police. He even admits his guilt to Andy. But a simple typographical error and a shocking discovery begin to complicate the state’s case, making it possible Bullins might escape punishment. Duty-bound to give his client a thorough defense, Andy—despite his misgivings—agrees to fight for a not-guilty verdict, a decision that will ultimately force him to make profound, life-and-death choices, both inside and outside the courtroom.
With its unforgettable characters, insider’s blueprint of the justice system, intricate plotting, and provocative, no-holds-barred ending, The Plinko Bounce demonstrates once again why Martin Clark has been called “the thinking man’s John Grisham” by The New York Times and praised as “hands down, our finest legal-thriller writer” by Entertainment Weekly.
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Critic reviews
"David Aaron Baker shines as the weary and beleaguered attorney Andy Hughes.... Baker's performance enables listeners to empathize with Hughes's disillusioned view of the legal system. Morgan Hallett's talents shine in her portrayals of the story's female characters, especially Hughes's colleague and love interest. Overall, listeners will appreciate the deliberate pacing of the dual narration." (AudioFile)
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Great story, bad female narration.
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One of the primary drawbacks lies in the lack of detailed descriptions, whether regarding character relationships or the legal cases. The romantic aspect feels underdeveloped, lacking substantial dialogue or meaningful interactions between characters. Similarly, the legal cases lack depth; readers are presented with facts and court proceedings but are denied insight into the protagonist's thoughts and legal strategy. The absence of the main character's thought process makes it challenging to perceive him as a proficient lawyer, relying solely on others' praise rather than witnessing his expertise firsthand. While the protagonist is meant to be an adept lawyer, readers are left without understanding his inner workings or the reasoning behind his actions. While his actions at the end of the book should be shocking and unexpecting, it left me feel nothing, as I did not feel like I know the character, his motives or morals (other than being a laywer that strictly follows the law).
(Additionnaly, when voicing the main character, the narrator sometimes soundes bored, and the narration of the kid's dialogues did not sound the best. Other than that, the narration was pretty good.)
Overall, the book could have been great if it had just a bit more depth.
Inner thought are important
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Not really a ‘who done it’ mystery
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A great legal tale.
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Clever, Clever, Clever
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Martin never disappoints with his legal thrillers!
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hard to stop..
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Story turns
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Good Book
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The intelligent writing and brilliant narration made for easy listening of this novel.
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