The Run of His Life provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of the O.J. Simpson trial, covering key aspects like Simpson's history, race relations, and jury dynamics. Despite extensive evidence, the book explains why Simpson was acquitted, offering new insights even for those familiar with the case.
The Run of His Life is a detailed yet accessible summary of the O.J. Simpson trial, spanning almost 500 pages. It covers a wide range of topics, from Simpson's domestic violence history to the role of the jury and the media. The book does an excellent job of condensing a complex and lengthy trial into a manageable narrative. Even for someone who followed the case closely, like the reviewer who lived in LA during the trial, the book provides new and shocking insights. It effectively explains why Simpson was found not guilty despite overwhelming evidence, offering a deeper understanding of the events and their implications.
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This is a long book at almost 500 pages but barely scratches the surface of the many complex and insane things that happened in this case.
Toobin has done a great job, boiling down a very long and complicated trial into this short summary.
Even so, I learned so much about this case. 20 years later it still shocks me that despite such overwhelming evidence, Simpson was found not guilty.