Defending Jacob Book Reviews

AUTHOR
William Landay
SCORE
4
TOTAL RATINGS
3,982

Defending Jacob by William Landay Book Summary

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW AN APPLE TV+ LIMITED SERIES STARRING CHRIS EVANS, MICHELLE DOCKERY, AND JAEDEN MARTELL • “A legal thriller that’s comparable to classics such as Scott Turow’s Presumed Innocent . . . tragic and shocking.”—Associated Press

This special ebook edition features exclusive bonus content:
• A new essay by the author about the inspiration for Defending Jacob and the book’s themes
• A behind-the-scenes interview with William Landay and Apple TV+ about the making of the TV series

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Entertainment Weekly • The Boston Globe • Kansas City Star

Andy Barber has been an assistant district attorney for two decades. He is respected. Admired in the courtroom. Happy at home with the loves of his life: his wife, Laurie, and their teenage son, Jacob. Then Andy’s quiet suburb is stunned by a shocking crime: a young boy stabbed to death in a leafy park. And an even greater shock: The accused is Andy’s own son—shy, awkward, mysterious Jacob.

Andy believes in Jacob’s innocence. Any parent would. But the pressure mounts. Damning evidence. Doubt. A faltering marriage. The neighbors’ contempt. A murder trial that threatens to obliterate Andy’s family. It is the ultimate test for any parent: How far would you go to protect your child? It is a test of devotion. A test of how well a parent can know a child. For Andy Barber, a man with an iron will and a dark secret, it is a test of guilt and innocence in the deepest sense.

How far would you go?

Praise for Defending Jacob

“A novel like this comes along maybe once a decade . . . a tour de force, a full-blooded legal thriller about a murder trial and the way it shatters a family. With its relentless suspense, its mesmerizing prose, and a shocking twist at the end, it’s every bit as good as Scott Turow’s great Presumed Innocent. But it’s also something more: an indelible domestic drama that calls to mind Ordinary People and We Need to Talk About Kevin. A spellbinding and unforgettable literary crime novel.”—Joseph Finder

“Defending Jacob is smart, sophisticated, and suspenseful—capturing both the complexity and stunning fragility of family life.”—Lee Child

“Powerful . . . leaves you gasping breathlessly at each shocking revelation.”—Lisa Gardner

“Disturbing, complex, and gripping, Defending Jacob is impossible to put down. William Landay is a stunning talent.”—Carla Neggers

“Riveting, suspenseful, and emotionally searing.”—Linwood Barclay

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Book Name Defending Jacob
Genre Mysteries & Thrillers
Published
Language English
E-Book Size 9.86 MB

Defending Jacob (William Landay) Book Reviews 2024

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Great book!. One of the best books I've read in a long time. Like the way it unfolds and keeps you guessing throughout the book.

Good Book. Great book. Story about what a man would do/believe for his own child.

Would not recommend. This book from the very beginning, I had high hopes for. I wanted to read it then watch the tv show. This book was very slow and detail oriented to the point that it dragged it out and was not always entraining to read. The ending I never saw coming and even though the ending had a shock factor, I did not like it. It was extremely morbid. In my opinion this book was not written in a way that the reader could connect with the characters

Great book. Couldn't put it down. Totally unexpected ending. Loved it. Just bought his other two books. Can't wait to start reading!

Defending Jacob. Wow!! This book was incredible. The suspense continued to build on itself, I couldn't put it down. I didn't see the ending coming. This book isn't over until you turn the last page. It will keep you entertained the whole time. I would definitely recommend reading this book.

Gave me the willies.. Didn't like the book. I only finished it because it was for book club. While it was well written, I suppose, I knew what was going on. I knew who would murder whom before the story progressed. I'll say no more so those that choose to read this wont have the story given away.

Not a total fail. This book was chosen for my book club. Well written, suspenseful. Ending was a shocker, didn't see it coming. Loved how it keep u guessing. My only complaint, the long drawn out court scenes. Otherwise, not a waste of time.

Defending Jacob. An amazing book! Could not read it fast enough. The ending caught me completely by surprise! Recommend it!

Amazing!. Defending Jacob was my doorway into a love for books. This book was incredible! It really shows you how far a parent’s love can go. I loved it. A must read.

Defending Jacob. I couldn't put this book down and after reading it couldn't quit thinking about it. It is well written and a testament to the emotional roller coaster a parent must feel when their child may be a murderer. Well done!

Bella Historia. Cada diálogo es bello la historia es algo para aprender wooo super

Page turner. I had to read this book for one of my classes and it was the best book I’ve ever read for school. I couldn’t stop turning the pages or even put it down.

Pass. Boring and depressing

Get ready for a great ride.... that twists and turns, surprises and shocks, and hooks the reader on the first page. I had to pace myself with reading as I did not want this book to end, yet I couldn't quit reading. And then, when the book did end and I realized the ride was over…I sat limp…shaking my head from side-to-side and I was stunned. What a book, what an author... I highly recommend.

Mind blowing. If you like twist endings you’ll absolutely adore this book. I couldn’t put my iPad down for a second, and I’m glad I didn’t. The characters are well thought out, and each obviously have their own flaws but that’s what makes them human. 9/10!

Enjoyable read. Overall, I enjoyed the store even though the father annoyed me at times with his willful ignorance of the situation. The ending drag on longer than it should, and the author could have easily cut out a chapter and still kept the current ending.

Amazing book. Wasn’t sure when I started reading but ended up really liking it.

Defending Jacob is a gripping read!. I could hardly put it down! Highly recommend!

Solid Writing with the Exception Of ........ Defending Jacob has a complex and intriguing plot, interesting characters and is well written. Right up to the ending. At that point the author fails to bring his story to a conclusion, leaving too much to the reader's speculation.

Kudos to Author for a masterpiece!. I have read 1000 books in past 10 years. Most were non fiction because I was obsessed with personal knowledge. This book is like a great movie. You just can’t wait to see if the teenager did it. The characters and relationships jump off the pages! So many twists and turns. The ending just hits you like what the heck. The ending might depress you but it’s the ride that’s so exciting not the finish!

Dark but perfect. Great story, interesting characters...kept me up late and definitely had me thinking.

Great book !!. Enjoyed reading this book had lots of twists kept me wanting to know more. Would definitely recommend it.

The best story telling!. This was a fascinating read. The characters are realistic and believable. The writer tells the story so that each chapter makes you want to go to the next. I read this book when it was first published and then I watched the series. It’s a good mystery

Very boring. This book was really boring and made no sense

Defending Jacob. WHY do authors just leave you hanging? I feel like I just wasted my time reading this book. He goes into a whole new aspect of the story and abruptly cuts it off. It is very frustrating. I cannot understand why writers think their readers would like an ending like this.

In Defense of Jacob. This is quite a good story with surprises when you aren't expecting them. It's very much the way I think a family would handle the things they have to face, meaning I think it's very true to life-like. I enjoyed it more and more until finally I couldn't do any of my work because I couldn't stop reading it. I'll Recommend it to all of my reading friends. VR in Wichata

So many twists!. I am so happy that I found this bargain book, although I have no idea why it was such a deal. It kept me engrossed from the beginning with its family of characters and its details into the legal process. I was not prepared for the several surprising plot twists that kept jolting me like I was on a roller coaster. I will definitely have to read more by this author.

MEH!. This book was all procedure and very weak on characters. Who really needs to read about killing time? Story is all filler and very little beef..where's the beef?

Awesome. Very well written, kept you interested to the very end. Great read!

Great crime thriller + courtroom drama!. I loved this book. It worked really well as a crime thriller & a courtroom drama, bc it unfolded the events of the crime as it happened in the past. The narrator is the DA & Jacob's father. I appreciated how the various court-specific vocabulary was defined in a way that felt natural, not like I was being talked down to. I definitely recommend this book!!!

Very we'll written. This book was very suspenseful. I loved all the twist and turns.

Expected more. This book received great reviews, but I am not sure why. The characters are not likable. The twists are great, but incomplete and abrupt. I gave it three stars because it is easy to read and I was caught off guard. It took me weeks to get through.

Defending Jacob. I loved this book. I was wrong to think who the murderer actually was. The ending was nothing what I would have expected. Great read.

Defending Jacob. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Finally found an author as intriguing as my favorite: John Grisham. Look forward to reading more of his work.......without hesitation:-)

Defending Jacob. Really wanted to read this book but after I paid for and downloaded it, I keep getting an error message that says it is formatted incorrectly or is in a format that iBooks cannot open. I even just upgraded my iPad with the new IOS. What gives?

Amazing!. This book was honestly one of the best I've ever read. It kept my attention at all times. Just at the end, when you think, "Jeez, that was anticlimactic", your mind is blown! I have recommended to everyone I know! You won't be disappointed!

Awesome. I watched the TV show.! Loved it so far, so thought to read the book. It was amazing.!

Stunned. I can usually read a book and see what's coming. Not so with Defending Jacob. It was a wonderful read. I never put it down. At the last line, I looked for more. I did not want to find myself an unwitting member of that final Grand Jury. As P. T. Barnum said, "Leave them wanting more." I wanted more.

Addictive. This book had me from Word One. Never saw the ending coming. Could have read 40 more chapters of this book. Left me wanting more. Downloaded all of this author's other books.

Defending Jacob. Dumb ending, found book ok, but upon finishing realized it was not well written. Or worth my time.

Top 5 books ever. Gripping from beginning to end

Not worth the read.. I bought this on sale and am glad I didn't pay full price. The book is biased to make fools of the reader.

Good book...a little long. I don't know exactly why we had to wait for the last 4 chapters to get into the meat of the book. Otherwise, good plot.

Defending Jacob. This book gives any parent plenty to cogitate about. Nature vs nurture. Denial when it comes to your offspring. Plus a very realistic insight into the judicial system from both sides of the bar.

Defending Jacob. What an emotional ride I had reading this story. I had to stop a few times,then return to reading it a day or so later. The mother character ,Laurie was so believable. So well written. Make a great movie

Absolutely enthralling!. Love this book just amazing writing I was questioning until the end!

Loved It. I did not see the ending coming. I went back and reread the last five pages several times. Wow! I really enjoyed the book. I would love to see the movie.

Defending Jacob. Very good! Kept my attention throughout, easy read and was not anxious for the book to end. Very subtle hints to the directions taken leading to the perpetrator. And what an ending.

This author is good !. The way this story is written made me want to just keep reading to see what happens. This is the perfect airplane book.

A Must-Read. This book is a must-read for any fan of thrillers and mysteries. Full of twists and turns, it keeps you guessing to the last pages.

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