Limitations Audiobook

" Scott Turow is one of the few writers of commercial fiction who successfully combine intelligence, social consciousness, and thought-provoking subject matter within the thriller genre. The reader can always count on something more than just a mindless page turner. In Limitations, an appellate court justice finds himself the subject of e-mail threats from an unknown assailant as he attempts to juggle his decision in a high-profile rape case with circumstances from his past 40 years before. While Turow sets the stage for an excellent examination of a man under pressure in the midst of a difficult dilemma, Limitations doesn't quite follow through on its promise. The book, while good and worth reading, seems a bit too much like the outline of an excellent book that isn't fully developed. Written in serial form for a magazine, it could have used a bit more plot and character development that an additional 100 pages or so would have offered. "

" Nice, short mystery. Easy read with a plot that really makes you ponder the morale dilemma the main character faces throughout the book. "

" This particular paperback is a Trade edition. The main character is Judge George Mason, who faces several conflicts. His wife is just getting over having treatment for a rare form of cancer. In trying to come up with a sentence for a disturbing rape case, he is reminded of a youthful indescretion where he participated in a college prank which involved a number of college men having sex with a consenting young woman, and a personal attack on him. Scott Turow writes a compelling story--I have always enjoyed his work.-=== "

" OK for filling time while in the car "

" Ok, we get it - you're a brilliant lawyer, but why try to pass off a treatise on the legal system as a work of fiction? I'm not sure how this one got past his editor's desk or who his intended audience was, but there was so little story in this and so much legal mumbo jumbo that the only reason I read it through to the end was that I picked it up and down and read it in short chunks. He's got much better works of fiction out there, don't bother with this one. "

" Turow's prose is, as expected, wonderful -- but this is slight book. Interesting questions are introduced, but perhaps due the book's origin as a serial in the NYT are not satisfactorily developed. "

" Not one of his good ones, it's pedestrian and not very mysterious. A decent contemplation about what makes a judge tick but not much story. "

" Kind of interesting, but really just a long short story. "

" A lesson in the ambiguities of law. Well written, but the main plot was a bit lame. "

" Really fun short legal thriller, less than 200 pages so the story goes quickly which is nice for a change! "

" Not as good as other books by Turow, in my opinion. Just okay. "

" Boring 282 page paperback that should have been written in 50 pages. Reading this book was like watching George Clooney in "The American." "

" Not up to Turow's usual standard. "

" I don't think he's my cup of tea. Decent writer, I'm just not that interested in the legal world. Listened to this on cd and it made a long driver pass more quickly. "

" I love Scott Turow, he gets the story going and gets to the heart of the matter. This was not one of his best but still very good about the limitations of everything in life, including the law. A quick read. "

" Like all Turow books, this one has some pretty good insights into how the legal process works, and has a reasonably clever plot. It's also his shortest and least perverted book (of the ones I've read) since "One-L." So it's worth the relatively small investment of time. "

" Enjoying it for its insider look at judging, but very disturbing revelations from the main character. "

" quick read. not very deep. "

" A fine, if slight, courtroom mystery. Turow's interest is really the imperfection of legal justice rather than suspense or human drama. So I'd say that he's most engrossing and convincing when he's describing the workings of the law, rather than his human characters. "

" Scott Turow is always a good read. "

" A good book, but not Turow's best. "

" Don't pick this up. If you're like me and feel like you have to finish every book you start, you'll wind up ataying up til midnight one night to finish it and be totally unsatisfied with the ending. "

" Limited, but easy on the ears. "

" would have been better trimmed down to a short story "

" I thought this book was okay, but by far not one of the best. It was fairly well written, but I just didn't care much for the story line as I thought I would. "

" pretty good..read the book, not the kindle thing "

" A decent read but not great "

" just OK - one of those books you page ahead to see what will happen - Maybe too predictable.<br/> "

" I wonder if Turow will continue with this series? He has set the stage for Rusty's son and a few others to carry on. This was an enjoyable book, with some nice curves in the plot. "

" I love legal thrillers, and Turow is the best. This one is a sequel to Presumed Innocent (wish I remembered it in greater detail) and they should be read in order. This one has a nice surprise ending. Surprised me, anyway. Some of my more astute friends will doubtless guess it. "

" I enjoyed reading this book although it had some similarities to Presumed Innocent. "

" sequel to Presumed Innocent; Rusty Sabich and Tommy Molto once again do battle in the courtroom 20+ years after his last trial as Sabich is accused of murdering his wife; very good narration; excellent character development; excellent storytelling <br/> "

" Not fantastic writing, but great plot and sucked me in for an entire Sunday. Interesting subplots and characters. However, I am glad I read Presumed Innocent just a few weeks ago (which I did not like as much) so I could make connections more easily. "

" This was an excellent sequel to &quot;Presumed Innocent&quot;. I will definitely be reading more of Turow's works. "

" Wow. Couldn't put it down. Did he or did he not kill his wife? "

" Excellent courtroom mystery - quick, interesting read! "

" Probably would have given this book 5 stars but didn't care as much for the ending as the rest of the book. All in all, a good sequel. I'm sure we will see a movie in the future with Harrison Ford reprising his role as Rusty. "

" Fantastic.<br/>Read &quot;Presumed Innocent&quot; first .... not necessary but it'll add to your understanding.<br/> "

" If you liked Presumed Innocent, you will like this book. You don't have to have read Presumed to enjoy this one, but you will enjoy it more if you had done. "