The Burden of Proof

by Scott Turow
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Good Books rating 4.33
Crime, Mystery, Thriller/Suspense
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  • ID: 8729
  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9780816151325
  • Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
  • Published: 1991-01-01
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Alejandro 'Sandy' Stern's life is upended when he returns from a trip to find his wife has taken her own life. Consumed by grief and confusion, he embarks on a desperate quest to understand the circumstances surrounding her death. As he delves deeper, he uncovers secrets that challenge his understanding of their relationship and the world around him. /n/nThe Burden of Proof is a gripping exploration of love, loss, and the lengths one man will go to find answers. It's a story that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the enduring power of love.

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limkimtong.wordpress.com · Kim Tong Lim · 2012-08-23
compelling 4.00

This book is a compelling page-turner that features a tolerant and nonjudgmental protagonist. The mystery is engaging and well-crafted.

Kim Tong Lim found this book to be a compelling page-turner, praising the protagonist for being an interesting and tolerant lawyer. They highlight the mystery as well-crafted and engaging, making it a standout read. The character development is noted as a strong point, with the protagonist's nonjudgmental nature adding depth to the story. Overall, the book is seen as a thrilling and satisfying mystery that keeps readers hooked until the end.

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    This is a compelling page turner mystery with the protagonist an interesting lawyer type of a tolerant, nonjudgmental pursuasion.

    I found his personality and his way of dealing with people very interesting and refreshing.

    The mystery is well-crafted and engaging, making it a standout read.

www.latimes.com · The Los Angeles Times · 1990-06-03
masterful 4.50

This book is a masterful mystery-suspense novel that showcases Turow's exceptional writing skills. The suspense is palpable and keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

The Los Angeles Times praises Scott Turow's writing, stating that no one on the contemporary scene writes better mystery-suspense novels. The suspense in the book is noted as being particularly well-crafted, with readers being carried away by the tension and uncertainty. The reviewer highlights the book's ability to keep readers on the edge of their seats, making it a thrilling and unforgettable read. The characters are well-drawn, and the plot is engaging, making it a standout in the genre.

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    No one on the contemporary scene writes better mystery-suspense novels than Chicago attorney Scott Turow.

    The suspense is palpable and keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

    The characters are well-drawn, and the plot is engaging, making it a standout in the genre.

www.nytimes.com · The New York Times · 1990-06-03
terrific 4.50

This book is terrific, with readers being carried away by the suspense. The protagonist's journey is engaging and keeps readers hooked.

The New York Times describes this book as terrific, with readers being so carried away by the suspense that they couldn't put it down. The protagonist's journey is noted as being particularly engaging, with readers rooting for the innocent prosecutor to beat the rap. The reviewer highlights the book's ability to keep readers hooked, making it a thrilling and satisfying read. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns, making it a standout in the genre.

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    It was, well, terrific. Readers were so carried away with the suspense of whether or not the innocent prosecutor would beat the rap that they couldn't put it down.

    The protagonist's journey is particularly engaging, with readers rooting for the innocent prosecutor to beat the rap.

    The characters are well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns, making it a standout in the genre.

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