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Reasonable Doubts

By: Gianrico Carofiglio, Howard Curtis - translator
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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Summary

Guerrieri is asked to handle the appeal of Fabio Paolicelli, sentenced to 16 years for smuggling drugs. Paolicelli intially confessed to the crime, and everything seems stacked against the appeal. Guerrieri's reluctance to take on the case is intensified by the fact that he knows Paolicelli, and it is only the intervention of Paolicelli's beautiful wife, Natsu, that finally overcomes Guerrieri's reluctance.

©2007 Gianrico Carofiglio (P)2011 Audible Ltd

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"At one level an exciting courtroom thriller, but what places it in a superior league is the portrayal of a slice of Italian society not normally encountered in crime fiction and an immensely appealing flawed hero.'' (The Times, London)
"Hard-boiled and sun-dried in equal parts. Where Philip Marlowe would be knocking back bourbon and listening to the snap of fist on jaw, Guido Guerrieri prefers Sicilian wine and Leonard Cohen. The role of Guerrieri is to take on impossible cases that have little chance of success. His efforts to prove his client's innocence bring him into dangerous conflict with Mafia interests. Everything a legal thriller should be." (Financial Times)

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I just love this series

As with the previous 2 books in the series, I have listened to this at every possible opportunity over 48 hours. This is a lovely, thoughtful series strong on both a personal storyline and also perceptive courtroom arguments. I like Guido Guerrieri - who Sean Barrett reads to perfection - and am just about to download Book 4.

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Good story

I thought this was a well told crime novel, but although generally I like the main character, he is a bit depressing with his moaning and also his behaviour towards the defendant's wife left a lot to be desired.
Apart from that I thought it was an interesting book, Sean Barrett is a delightful narrator and the legal arguments were well put.

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A gem of a read!

Guido Guerrieri takes on a case which on the face of it has very little hope of being successful. With the help of a friend who works on the police force he is able to uncover evidence which can help him in the preparation of his case. Guido is 42, unmarried and recently separated from his great love with whom he thought he would at last become a father.
Before you turn away thinking the story will be yet another melodramatic soul searching tale be reassured! Guido cuts a very socratic figure - his self-deprecation is hilarious at times. The most remarkable part of the book is about the construction of truth and the power of words. I find his prose concise and incisive and elegant. The translator has done an excelent job and the narrator is excellent. Although it is quite a short book, it is one you would want to reread at leisure to think over the concepts it deals with.

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A diverting and at times gripping

A diverting and at times gripping yarn- Sean Barret is a master of audible acting.. I search for his work in the pleasure of listening to a great professional across diverse narratives

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Reasonable read no doubts

As a lawyer I found it interesting and in the nature of court room dramas much more satisfying than the actual experience of day to day court work. The characters were well portrayed and the romantic sub plot interesting although in reality the back story was too conflicted to be believable.

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Love this series

I love everything about this series. The authors subtle sense of humor, the court procedures and the excellent narration by Sean Barrett. Looking forward to the rest of this series, and possibly everything else by Gianrico Carofiglio. Recommended.

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Satisfyingly complex story

Consistently interesting and engaging court room story. Excellent narration. This protagonist is gloomy but well drawn and believable. Highly recommended.

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