In real life, a closing argument would never last for the length of time that this one did.
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It just doesn't happen that way. And the language used by the defendant would never be allowed either. As a reader, I have no issue with swearing, but in this case, it was unrealistic. It wouldn't happen in a real court. And lastly, I did battle with the "street" talk used in this book. And yes, ultimately this is a story about gangs, street life, violence, drugs and young people growing up on the streets.
And that didn't grab me. By using street language, the reader is left with a very vivid understanding of who the main character was, and of the world he lived in. The structure of the book was also very different, and a novel concept. I've never read anything else quite like it before. And being innovative is always a good thing, even if it doesn't always work out perfectly. Although this book wasn't for me, I will read the next book by this author.
Something about his writing appeals to me, so I'll try one more. Review copy received from the publisher. Apr 27, Abby Slater- Fairbrother rated it it was amazing. For a long time, I have been screaming for more diversity in novels and more novels that actually represent a society I live in! Well Imran Mahmood, very much delivers with his debut novel! I would urge any reader put off by any such comments to give it a For a long time, I have been screaming for more diversity in novels and more novels that actually represent a society I live in!
I would urge any reader put off by any such comments to give it a go.
Because I think the novel will more than surprise you with its emotional and intellectual depth. Imran Mahmood is a criminal Barrister and I have a daughter who has had a deep desire to be one and has for a very long time. It is about what can be proved in court! This novel also details the currents legal system and that justice should be delivered equally. When I read novels, to review, I keep notes. With this novel I had overall 57 points notes and a separate list of Jury notes.
However, right at the last moment the defendant sacks his lawyer and proceeds to give his closing speech which in turn, is his side of the story and the basis of this novel. There are 8 pieces of evidence stacked against the defendant and my initial thoughts were that he is guilty, that is, until he begins his speech. There are many moving themes such as: Yet the characters are likeable and believable.
The characters Curt for example reminded me of someone I personally grew up with. Who was heavily bullied, despite his huge size, yet refused categorically, to fight back! This novel merges the old skool gangs with the modern technology assisted, legal savvy, youth of today! I absolutely loved this novel. I found it to be raw, urban and edgy! Like nothing on the UK book market currently.
It depicts life lessons and a different perspective. Essentially you can engage with a novel where people may not look like you or live like you, yet you fully embrace their character. If only we gave real people, this level of understanding in society! Jan 31, Taryn Pierson rated it really liked it Shelves: Most legal thrillers take the multiple perspectives approach, showing the players on both sides of the case, so I was curious to see how the author would pull off such a limited narrative. Trust me--it totally works!
He has abruptly fired his lawyer and says he wants to tell the whole truth of what happened. No spoilers here, but I will say that by the end, while I may not have bought every detail of his story, I definitely felt like the character had become a real person to me, guilty or not. More book recommendations by me at www. Dec 05, Helen TBC rated it it was amazing. This book had me hooked immediately, it's original, thought provoking and I was staggered that this was a debut - the writing, structure and pacing is spot on!
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Going against the advice of his barrister the narrator decides to tell his truthful version of events, making his own closing speech to the judge and jury in a murder trial. Taking several days, he goes over each piece of the damming evidence of the prosecution to tell us his 'truths'.
We learn about his upbringing, his friends, the lure o This book had me hooked immediately, it's original, thought provoking and I was staggered that this was a debut - the writing, structure and pacing is spot on! We learn about his upbringing, his friends, the lure of the gangs to young underprivileged youths, the brutality of the big players and the love he has for a gentle book loving young woman. As a reader you are the judge and jury - what is the right verdict?
A graphic, brutal and touching conundrum. Jun 20, Laura rated it liked it. Book reviews on www. The way the story told is unique — the defendant seems to have decided to represent himself and is giving his own closing speech at his trail. I liked that this w Book reviews on www. I liked that this was a different method of storytelling and it meant that I was really interested at the beginning of the novel. The story felt a little too long, and though there was plenty happening I felt that the narrative just dragged a little unfortunately. The language is very informal, which in itself I have no problem with — however I did find it hard to stay focussed sometimes.
Essentially, it is a legal thriller, but it is written in a very unusual style if you were to compare it to others in a similar genre. We meet the defendant, unnamed, and accused of murder. Having fired his lawyer, he decides to give his own account of what happened. Eight pieces of evidence are used in the case, and the defendant talks the jury, and the reader, through each one.
The defendant takes us through how he ended up in the dock accused of murder. His tale is an epic one, with so many different characters being brought into the narrative. Gang culture, morality and murder are all addressed in the defendants speech. How he got to where he is now is just one of the avenues explored in his testimony. The defendant is the only voice until the end and the reader comes to know him a little bit more through every monologue he gives.
Why is he there? Ultimately, the reader is left with some unanswered questions but the author has written a very clever novel. It is evident that he comes from a legal background. Mar 31, Ana rated it really liked it Shelves: You Don't Know Me was a curious, new experience that took me a while to get into but once I did I was hooked. The narrative style is unlike anything I have read, with so many colloquial expressions. Stuff like 'Blood, you coming to my yard, innit?
I don't know if young black people talk like that in England but after I got used to it I was entranced. It got a bit repetitive, es https: It got a bit repetitive, especially with the defendant asking to jury to have patience because there is a lot he needs to tell but that is all part of the character. He was a really well-built one. This unnamed young man obviously doesn't have much education but he can stay stuff like She was never going to get over it, just like you never really get over a death. All that happens is that the sorrow gets older. It's like a light that gets fader and fader.
One day after years have passed maybe the sorrow is too covered in dust to see properly see what it is but it is still there. It's just harder to see. He has a passion for cars and has made an honest living of them. He is not involved in a gang but people around him are and he is dragged into a plot that he didn't really choose.
I couldn't help feeling sorry for the guy because view spoiler [it was so obvious he loved Kira way more than he loved him. Still, there was a few things I am still not sure I can buy, starting with a day closing speech. I don't have information on whether that is possible but it doesn't seem like it, does it? This book is thought-provoking and defies any prejudices the reader may have.
He tells you a story and, in the end, you decide if he lives or dies.
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It is a truly compelling book and I highly recommend it. I would like to thank the publisher and Netgalley for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. May 25, Abbie rated it really liked it Shelves: On trial for murder, the unknown defendant sacks his barrister just before the closing speeches and closes the trial himself.
His reason for doing this … his barrister had told him to omit the truth. Mahmood uses the second person throughout so you really get the sense of being a member of the jury as the main character addresses you throughout. Not an easy style to pull off but Mahmood manages it with ease. As the defendant describes his life on the periphery of gang culture, his voice comes across as authentic and genuine with the use of gang slang words.
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We do not find out the name or age of the defendant and omitting these details from the book is something I really liked. It makes the narrator enigmatic and intriguing, allowing your imagination to rule, and your ideas and feelings towards them constantly change as the story is unveiled. It also serves to ensure you are guided completely by the story that the narrator is telling and not caught up in any assumptions about the narrator that may occur if these details and descriptions were made available.
Of course, it also fits in perfectly with the title. While the jury system represents a fair trial by your peers, can this ever truly be the case? As the narrator describes a life that I am aware of via the media but have no direct experience of, can a jury ever be truly representative of your peers? It therefore begs the question as to whether or not this is really a fair system. The manipulation of evidence by the prosecution and defence is also apparent throughout this book. The defendant fired his barrister as he wanted him to omit parts of the truth and yet we are told to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Mahmood has written a thought-provoking book as well as a great thriller. As all the pieces finally appear to fall into place I was shocked and stunned by the eventual conclusion. But can we believe what we have been told? Mahmood has written a thought-provoking page-turner that is unique, intriguing, believable and compelling. What will your verdict be? I am glad I listened to the audio version as you really feel you are in the jury listening to the defendant giving you his story.
Oct 07, Bookworm rated it liked it Shelves: A solid read about a young man accused of murdering a drug dealing gangster.
The novel takes place in London but really could be describing any North American city with gang culture. The author cleverly uses the closing summaries to tell the story of how the protagonist came to be charged with murder and a desperate plea to be found innocent.
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