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novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
4 STARS
"Crack trial lawyer Bennie Rosato is called to the local prison to consult with Alice Connolly, a woman accused of committing cold-blooded murder and who wants Bennie to represent her at the trial. Bennie has no intention of taking the case, until she comes face to face with Connolly: the incarcerated woman is a dead ringer for Bennie -- and claims to be her long-lost twin sister. Disbelieving but somehow convinced, Bennie takes on the case against her better judgement, and starts sniffing out the corruption and dangerous cover-up that lies at its centre." (From Amazon)
I don't want to say too much about this novel in case I give any spoilers - but I really liked this law suspense thriller.
"Crack trial lawyer Bennie Rosato is called to the local prison to consult with Alice Connolly, a woman accused of committing cold-blooded murder and who wants Bennie to represent her at the trial. Bennie has no intention of taking the case, until she comes face to face with Connolly: the incarcerated woman is a dead ringer for Bennie -- and claims to be her long-lost twin sister. Disbelieving but somehow convinced, Bennie takes on the case against her better judgement, and starts sniffing out the corruption and dangerous cover-up that lies at its centre." (From Amazon)
I don't want to say too much about this novel in case I give any spoilers - but I really liked this law suspense thriller.
wombat_88's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
canada_matt's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Continuing my binge of this series, I turned to the next novel by Lisa Scottoline. The characters and legal twists continue to impress as Scottoline prepares the reader for some great courtroom work. When Bennie Rosato is faced with a challenging case, she is doubly stressed that her client could be her twin sister, though she knows nothing of this. Still, Roasto will try her best to defend a client who professes to be innocent, pulling out all the stops and using her associates at the law firm. What follows is a tense and thoroughly captivating thriller that is sure to keep the reader hooked until they find out the truth, where all is finally revealed. Scottoline’s novels keep getting better and I cannot get enough of this series, full of twits and turns along the way.
Sharp Philadelphia attorney Bennie Rosato finds herself called to the local prison for a mysterious consult. Alice Connolly has been accused of murder and insists that Bennie be the one to defend her. Bennie is trying to find a way to decline, until Alice comes face to face with her. It’s like staring into a mirror, as Alice looks identical to Bennie and claims to be her lost-lost twin. While she is dubious, Bennie Rosato likes a challenge and begins investigating when she learns that there could be some police corruption involved.
As the case progresses, Bennie must try to help Alice, who is accused of murdering her partner, a former member of the police force, though there is something even more sinister going on. The deeper she digs, the more Bennie becomes a target, but she refuses to stand down. Working with her associates, Mary DiNunzio and Judy Carrier, Bennie must try to get to the truth before she is harmed or Alice’s innocence can no longer be supported by witnesses on the stand. As the courtroom drama ensues, there is little time for shenanigans, though Bennie does them so well. Using strong cross-examination and detailed evidence presentation, the truth will come to light. All the while, Bennie is trying to learn about her past, which remains shielded from her. After her mother passes, Bennie has no one who can help, or does she? Another winning novel by Lisa Scottoline, sure to impress those who have been following the series closely.
Lisa Scottoline shows her skills once more and keeps the reader in the middle fo the action. With a strong narrative and great characters, both of which develop throughout the story, there is little time to rest or catch one’s breath. The story progresses well and keeps the intensity high, as plot twists emerge to entertain and surprise the reader in equal measure. I have been impressed with each novel in the series to date and they keep getting better. I am shocked I did not begin reading them much sooner!
Kudos, Madam Scottoline, for keeping the calibre high.
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nessaf's review against another edition
3.0
A lawyer takes on the murder case of her supposed twin sister who she has never met before. She believes the woman claiming to be her twin is innocent and thinks the murder was part of a police conspiracy. The ending was a surprise but all the plots were not tied together in a satisfying way. I found the stories of the law associated more interesting than the main character.
mackenzierm's review against another edition
4.0
Mistaken Identity is the first book I've read by Lisa Scottoline. My parents bought three books by Scottoline at the local used book store, so I had three to choose from. I chose Mistaken Identity because the whole might-be-twins thing intrigues me. After reading one of Beverly Barton's books about twins I've been very interested in reading others that may be somewhat similar.
I really liked this book, partly because it wasn't like the typical plot lines that I usually read. This one was slightly different, it wasn't all about the murders. It's not from the detective's point of view as they search for the murderer, it's from the lawyer's point of view as they try to get the person whose been convicted off the hook. I liked this, although in ways I felt the book was lacking in the aspect of not seeing how the murder was solved, and generally not reading about the goings on of the detectives.. You just ended up finding out the story as you went along, not being sure if it's the truth or just some lie to get the supposed murderer convicted. It almost felt like the lawyer was a wannabe detective, trying to solve the murder. Anyways, this book was about lawyer Bennie Rosato taking on the case of her supposed-twin, Alice Connolly, who is being tried for the murder of Detective Anthony Della Porta. Throughout the book it's detailing the trial, and what goes on surrounding the trial.
I really enjoyed this book, just because it was a fresh perspective for me.
I really liked this book, partly because it wasn't like the typical plot lines that I usually read. This one was slightly different, it wasn't all about the murders. It's not from the detective's point of view as they search for the murderer, it's from the lawyer's point of view as they try to get the person whose been convicted off the hook. I liked this, although in ways I felt the book was lacking in the aspect of not seeing how the murder was solved, and generally not reading about the goings on of the detectives.. You just ended up finding out the story as you went along, not being sure if it's the truth or just some lie to get the supposed murderer convicted. It almost felt like the lawyer was a wannabe detective, trying to solve the murder. Anyways, this book was about lawyer Bennie Rosato taking on the case of her supposed-twin, Alice Connolly, who is being tried for the murder of Detective Anthony Della Porta. Throughout the book it's detailing the trial, and what goes on surrounding the trial.
I really enjoyed this book, just because it was a fresh perspective for me.
melissa_reads's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to the audiobook and I hated how the narrator read Mary's voice, sounded to nasally. And hated how docile Scottoline made her. I've read some of the later books already, and I much prefer her in those over this one.
shanameydala's review against another edition
3.0
Another solid crime thriller by Scottoline. I was annoyed that the audiobook narrator made Mary whiny. Looking forward to the next book in the Rosato and Associates series!
ltmurr's review against another edition
2.0
These books don’t age well, but I want to read the backstory to get up to date
stacia_reads's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second book I've read from this author centering around this law firm. Everything about these stories works for me on the surface - law, crime, forensics, tough professional women. And they just don't resonate for some reason.
This particular story bothered me because the lawyer was so personally involved with the client, who was possibly her twin sister she never knew existed. Bennie (the lawyer) kept going back and forth so often about whether or not she believed the twin aspect, it took me out of the story.
This particular story bothered me because the lawyer was so personally involved with the client, who was possibly her twin sister she never knew existed. Bennie (the lawyer) kept going back and forth so often about whether or not she believed the twin aspect, it took me out of the story.
urlphantomhive's review against another edition
3.0
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I wasn't aware of Lisa Scottoline's books before I encountered a copy of Mistaken Identities at a sale. This was in a period where I read a lot of detective/suspense books so I wanted to give it a try.
For me, this one was ok. I don't think it had a very compelling story or gave a very good view on law procedures, but it wasn't too bad either. Although, I still haven't read the other book by Lisa Scottoline that I own.
I wasn't aware of Lisa Scottoline's books before I encountered a copy of Mistaken Identities at a sale. This was in a period where I read a lot of detective/suspense books so I wanted to give it a try.
For me, this one was ok. I don't think it had a very compelling story or gave a very good view on law procedures, but it wasn't too bad either. Although, I still haven't read the other book by Lisa Scottoline that I own.