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I have a lot of opinions on this book and some of them are sort of spoilery but I also think they are a necessary spoiler, because reading the summary of the book, I did not expect what I got. So if you don't want spoilers don't read further. Basically Lisa, has decided she is tired of carrying the weight of the relationship and dealing with Jake's lies, so she tells him she wants a divorce. Jake, is insufferable and unable to take any responsibility for his actions, like nothing at all the entire book is his fault. They both agree at first to split custody of the children on a weekly basis. But, the major case takes place because the youngest tells her mother Jake and his girlfriend slept in the same bed with her naked and rolled around a lot.
I just felt completely blindsided by this part of the story because nothing was hinted at. And honestly watching Jake's actions the entire time prove disgusting. I won't talk more on the plot, other than to say zero consequences exist at all in this book. Like nobody is forced to face the consequences of their actions. It almost felt like the author was trying to make the characters unlikable and insufferable the entire time. The 900 different points of view are unnecessary and don't really add anything to the story at all. Most of the characters are all self-righteous while doing things that they shouldn't feel great about. I really did not like this book and think that it should have been made clearer what was actually taking place... I also think there should have been a different ending. Like it's no mystery what took place, but the author tries to make it a legal thriller... it is not.
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BookReviewsbyTaylor | May 23, 2023 |
Ressenya escrita per a Crítics Matiners de LibraryThing .
I really quite enjoyed this book, but then again, my interest lean into legal system stories. It's been a few years since I read it and it's high time for another read, I suspect.
 
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Violaine | Hi ha 24 ressenyes més | Mar 3, 2020 |
Ressenya escrita per a Crítics Matiners de LibraryThing .
If you are interested in law this is a good place to start. Written for the uninitiated, it has a mild tone and is easily digested in one sitting. She uses interesting tales to illustrate different aspects of family law. I do wish however she had spent less time on one main case and instead expanded more on other cases presented throughout the book.
 
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knitgeisha | Hi ha 24 ressenyes més | Apr 20, 2014 |
Interesting glimpse into problems of family law practice, particularly regarding changes in expectations, child bearing arrangements and custody disputes.
 
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ritaer | Hi ha 24 ressenyes més | Mar 21, 2014 |

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