Review by mbarker2012 -- Justice by Scott Hughes

[mbarker2012]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Justice" by Scott Hughes.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Justice by Scott Hughes takes the reader on a journey through the justice system. A journey that investigates the mindset of not only the guilty but that of the prosecutor and the victim as well. It is a close look at what makes them tick; which causes them to react the way they do. Hughes' writing makes the characters come alive. You find yourself understanding why Marcus reacts to his pain so dramatically, and why Bronson keeps working hard even though he is then tired. This novella is more of a study on Justice told through a story of pure fiction.

I give this book a 3 out of 4 stars. The book contains no spelling errors that I could locate. However, there were some grammar and spacing issues. The spacing issues may be due to formatting and the Kindle software itself. It only occurred at the beginning of each chapter, within the first sentence or two. There was at least one instance of a repeating word at Location 93. The term “get” is duplicated in a sentence as if Hughes paused in the process of writing it and picked back up without realizing he had already typed that word.

I liked the way Hughes approached the stories of each character, switching from one to the other, but staying in the same person so that he tells his or her tale from that individual's point of view. The change between italicized to a regular font to emphasize certain actions and thoughts helps the reader understand the premise of the story. It acts as a way of making certain words and phrases stand out to the reader. I disliked the fact that sometimes sections had to be re-read for clarity. When looking at an individual’s thoughts and feelings, the writing can ramble, or the characters may seem to go off on a tangent. It interrupts the flow of the story. Once the reader has that section worked out in their mind, then they can continue.

The book does contain references to sexual activity and some cases of hard profanity. Given its subject matter, the story could not have been told without these aspects. The sexual activities are not described in detail; they are simply referenced as acts that occur but are explained so that the reader understands the difference between each encounter.

I would recommend this book to adults. The subject matter and concepts are not appropriate for younger readers. Those that enjoy crime novels, either fiction or non-fiction, would find this short-read intriguing.

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