- Paperback: 207 pages
- Publisher: Pan; Reprint edition (5 Oct 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330451154
- ISBN-13: 978-0330451154
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 419,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Culture, Sunday Times
'An enthralling legal thriller.'
Sunday Telegraph
'Has the same elegant style [as 'Presumed Innocent'], the same
skilled storytelling and raises some thought provoking issues.'
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
skilled storytelling and raises some thought provoking issues.'
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was looking at reviews of books and came across this and saw only three one star reviews, well not reviews just useless and unfair comments.
Limitations is by no means Turrow's best book, however if you compare it to similar contemporary thriller books with a small character set then it stands solidly alongside them. I felt the plot was simple but compelling and generally engaging, well written and agreeable. It felt as if the narrative was comfortable for Turrow, not stretching and varying as much as is pervious book Ordinary heroes (which to be fair was an excellent step away from his usual stories, and a stand out piece of writing amongst and genre, a hugely enjoyable read for me as someone deeply fascinated by ww2 and that era.)
Turrow however, and this is where I think he always succeeds was able to create characters that felt perfectly normal and believable, I liked the way Mason and his wife dealt with the issue of cancer, the mixture of awkward thoughts and feelings amongst the routine. For me it works well as an added layer of tension to set the main storyline against. The book as a whole is well written, offering up enough questions and incidents to create suspense and as any book of this type should, to urge the reader on. The story is a good length and well contained.
Well worth a read over summer and I would recommend any of his books. But especially ordinary heroes, it's a true thriller with a moving depiction of war, love and humbleness in the face of great sacrifice.
Limitations is by no means Turrow's best book, however if you compare it to similar contemporary thriller books with a small character set then it stands solidly alongside them. I felt the plot was simple but compelling and generally engaging, well written and agreeable. It felt as if the narrative was comfortable for Turrow, not stretching and varying as much as is pervious book Ordinary heroes (which to be fair was an excellent step away from his usual stories, and a stand out piece of writing amongst and genre, a hugely enjoyable read for me as someone deeply fascinated by ww2 and that era.)
Turrow however, and this is where I think he always succeeds was able to create characters that felt perfectly normal and believable, I liked the way Mason and his wife dealt with the issue of cancer, the mixture of awkward thoughts and feelings amongst the routine. For me it works well as an added layer of tension to set the main storyline against. The book as a whole is well written, offering up enough questions and incidents to create suspense and as any book of this type should, to urge the reader on. The story is a good length and well contained.
Well worth a read over summer and I would recommend any of his books. But especially ordinary heroes, it's a true thriller with a moving depiction of war, love and humbleness in the face of great sacrifice.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Turow is a master of the legal thriller. His writing is taut and spare, making his books a pleasure to read. This one is a little on the short side (less than 200 pages) but is still fantastic - good characters, intriguing plot, and a proper ending that is both simple yet brilliant. Not quite at the level of 'Presumed Innocent' but still great.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read Scott Turow before I had high expectations of 'Limitations'. Unfortunately, the title illustrates well the novel. Limitations in plot, writing, interest and overall standard. Not what I expected from Scott. This book is best left with the printers.
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Why read Scott Turow?
Having already read three titles by this author (Presumed Innocent, Burden of Proof, Innocent), I was goaded into buying Limitations by another reviewer (Jonathan S), who has... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Maggie
Disappointing
I too eagerly awaited "Limitations" by Scott Turow. What a complete let down. The book had no sense of flow and I got really annoyed with both George and Patrice who, for someone... Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2007 by Mrs. J. Lynch
A most apt title
I have found Scott Turow to be one of the more impenetrable authors of legal thrillers. Despite this, I thought I would give 'Limitations' a try and I found it to be a thoroughly... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2007 by Jonathan S
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