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Law and Disorder: Confessions of a Pupil Barrister [Kindle Edition]

Tim Kevan (Author)
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'A wonderful, racing read - well-drawn, smartly plotted and laugh out loud' Jeremy Vine, broadcaster 'A cross between The Talented Mr Ripley, Rumpole and Bridget Jones's Diary ... a gallop of a read' The Times 'In ever-more wicked and devilishly-funny ways, from hacking into someone's Facebook page to committing identity fraud, BabyB tumbles down the slippery slope from eager competitiveness to underhand racketeering faster than you can say "Objection your honour"' Big Issue 'For all those aspiring advocates who believe they are entering a glamorous or even principled profession, this book is essential reading.' Independent

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`BabyBarista is a classic British comedy set in a world of vanity, egos and cut-throat ambition that puts even the acting profession into the shade. It's sassy, sexy and hilariously funny.'
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 462 KB
  • Print Length: 292 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0747594643
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury (2 Aug 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B003ZUXAN6
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #10,573 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An absolute joy of a book - very cleverly structured, beautifully written, and finding a neat balance between the entirely plausible and jaw-dropping absurd. BabyBarista will ring all too familiar bells for those who've been there and done all that, and gives the rest of us a fascinating glimpse inside the archaic (and astonishing) world of the English Bar. A classic page-turner that you really don't want to end, with an above-average quota of LOL moments.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
A first-rate read 13 Sep 2009
Format:Paperback
Machiavelli didn't write about trainee barristers, but if he had done so he may well have come up with BabyBarista - the narrator of this excellent book, and one of four pupils fighting for a single tenancy at a legal chambers. Seeking to impress the established tenants whilst attempting to facilitate the downfall of his competitors, BabyB resorts to increasingly underhand tactics to secure the place; usually with unexpected and hilarious results.

As with all good books the action revolves around some carefully crafted (and crafty) characters, most of whom are referred to by their `blog' titles throughout - a modern and very pleasing touch. Tim Kevan has drawn on his own experience as a barrister to bring us into a rarefied legal world in a style that is both entertaining and illuminating. If we believe that barristers are the very epitome of probity, then we evidently do so at our peril.

BabyBarista and the Art of War is a well-written, well-paced, very funny page-turner and one of the most enjoyable books I have read for a long time. I look forward to following more adventures of this fascinating character.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
An Absolute Delight 10 Sep 2009
Format:Paperback
This is a wonderful, pacy, read: the characters are perfectly drawn, fabulously funny and Kevan sheds light on a world that no television drama would or could ever dare to expose. Written with obvious authority, this is a laugh-out-loud legal comedy that exposes the idiosyncrasies of the modern Bar. In particular I loved BabyBarista's attempts to find a one-size-fits-all winning formula for success in court - blindly interpreting the styles of other more senior advocates - so true!
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pretty good book, let down a bit by the audio book naration
I enjoyed this book. Written in blog form this book charts a year in the life of a pupil barrister as he attempts to get taken on in chambers. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Morris
First class
This is an extremely funny and very well written fictional account of the rites of passage of a pupil barrister as he tries to get a place in chambers - by fair means or foul... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Didier Sept
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To be quite frank, this is possibly the most enjoyable book that I have ever read. I was in hysterics at several instances during the plot and the wonderful story line was most... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr Knockers
A must read for anyone interested in law
A well crafted read with terrific pace. I couldn't put it down and read well into the night to finish it. Highly recommended
Published 3 months ago by Sonya
Law is War
This book offers an excellent insight into the beginning of a barrister's career. It is a must read for all who are thinking of entering the bar and should be highly commended to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tamps
wrong titles or what?
i bought two books from the same author with two idfferent titles and they are the same book is this a printing error or is this a con on the authors part
Published 5 months ago by sue
Excellent read!
BabyBarista and the Art of War excellent read especially if you want an insight into what makes a barrister!
Published 5 months ago by Jen999
Law and Disorder
This book, whilst very definitely fiction - according the author - is a must read for all those involved in litigation. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lizzie Lawson
Spectacular
I was not sure what to expect from this book - I ordered it on the recommendation of a friend. I ended up reading it in one sitting. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Scott
Thoroughly entertaining (if slightly unsettling!)
As someone without any knowledge (or to be honest, any prior interest) in the law or its related professions, I was concerned that much of this book would be over my head and that... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lauralou
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