The rest of the book covers the eventual murder trial, starting with. Scott Turows Innocent is the eagerly anticipated sequel to the huge bestselling. I was a little disappointed in the resolution (I found it rather far-fetched), but the last half is definitely a page-turner. The affair complicates events in the books second half, bringing to mind a Greek tragedy. Books by Scott Turow Innocent 9781447271857 Pan V9781447271857. It is set in a time prior to widespread admissibility of DNA evidence.

Published in 1987, it is a little dated and the female victim is a standard stereotype. It occasionally feels a bit long, with subplots going into way too much graphic detail for my taste, especially descriptions of violent crimes unrelated to the murder. The relationship between Rusty and his seven-year-old son is also beautifully portrayed. One of the highlights of the book is the characterization of defense attorney Alejandro Stern – he is such a great character, and I enjoyed his scenes more than any of the main players. The courtroom scenes are the heart of the novel, and the author definitely has a knack for keeping the curiosity level high. There are several additional simultaneous plotlines involving a political campaign, Rusty’s family life, and a past case involving bribery. The bulk of the story is a courtroom drama about Sabich’s trial. When his fingerprints are found at the scene of a crime, he finds himself accused of murder. Protagonist (and narrator) Rusty Sabich is the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Kindle County.

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