American Tragedy: The Uncensored Story of the O.J. Simpson Defense

I was a sophomore in high school during the trial and vividly remember the entire school stopping everything to watch the verdict on tv. On that day and all the years that have followed, I always thought that OJ was guilty. Even though I was a fan of him, I still felt that way. After reading this book...I am shocked to find myself questioning my opinion... This was extremely well written let me say first. In fact most of the time it felt as if written by Kardashian himself and almost like a regular nonfiction novel. I was hooked from the beginning! Throughout the book, I learned a LOT of incredible facts, evidence etc that I never before knew. And it's because of what I learned that I've pretty much changed my opinion regarding the verdict. Now granted this only tells in-depth details from the defense side of things and not the prosecution. Regardless though of my opinion on the verdict...this book was absolutely fascinating to read!!! I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone who either lived through it like I did or is new to all of it. Its definitely one of the absolute best books I've read!!!

I really enjoyed this book. Long as it was, I read it in a few days every moment I could. I watched a great deal of the trial and, sad as the reason for it is, I enjoyed it immensely. The story has everything, not least a double murder, but a barking dog, lesbianism and adultery, drugs, dna, police procedure, egotism, trash talking, racism, sexual liaisons between prosecutors (not in this book), a car chase, a possible suicide, psychological drama - you name it. I also, because I actually watched it, knew a great deal about it, including the legal issues. I have always wanted to read a thorough review of the case, and thought I would chose this one someday, as glancing at various books, it looked the least partisan and the most comprehensive.After reading it, I believe it was very unbiased, except perhaps with respect to personalities. There was an awful lot of infighting among the defense attorneys - not a surprise with so many egos flowing about; I've experienced that myself in cases - and though it seemed to me that the characterizations came from Kardashian (oddly, more famous now as the deceased father of some of the most famous, if disreputable heirs, in the world). Certainly his take on Robert Shapiro (one of the few attorneys in the case I thought had any talent) was not too flattering. He was very high on the NY attorneys, Scheck and Neufeld, and watching the case, I agree wholeheartedly. They are the only two among the attorneys on both side who I would let represent me in a serious matter. F. Lee Bailey is portrayed as a over-the-hill prima donna, and a sad character (he is now disbarred). There is much more in this book, including whole conversations, than you will get in probably any other book, and though a little one-sided, it maintains balance. It seems most of his attorneys doubted his innocence.I hadn't thought deeply about the case in a long time. When it was going on, I was an associate at a 20+ something person firm, and among all the employees only one friend of mine thought acquittal was a sure thing, and only I thought 50-50. Everyone else who said - said guilty. Now, looking back, I forgot how many defenses there were.Ultimately, and this is just opinion like anyone else's, I feel 99+% sure of guilt, but also 90% sure that the police planted the glove and probably also contaminated the blood. There are some things I still don't get. Given the manner of death and blood flying all over - how could it be that there was almost no blood in the Bronco (if it wasn't planted) and on OJ's clothes? It should have been everywhere.In any event, we know that the glove didn't fit. So, the jury acquitted.Good book. Very readable, if a bit one-sided.

This book was very well written, with great detail and vividness in his descriptions of the trial and insider information about Simpson's "Dream Team." As a paralegal who also happened to view Simpson's "chase" live on national television, I really enjoyed learning the inner workings of what I viewed on television each day. A little wordy at times and dragged a bit in places, but for the most part, I read it non-stop for about 4 days until I finished it. A great read; I would sincerely recommend it. Funny enough, now I want to read Simpson's book, "If I did it?" That would explain a lot. Perhaps even, the truth of what really happened that night.

Excellent , well written. I found myself changing my things all thru the book. Without any doubt , I am now convinced he did indeed murder Nicole and GoldmanI have experienced the mindset of a jealous man, and was married to a very similar individual who was as sick as O.J.

It's amazing, assuming the stuff in here is true and accurate, how much the crime lab and investigators botched the evidence. They certainly didn't cross their T's and dot their I's. On some level, it made me understand how the jury came back with a Not Guilty verdict...and I watched the actual trial on TV in '95 like many others. However, it's also obvious the jury had already made their mind up prior to deliberations. Being sequestered for over nine months will do that to a person I guess. The judge should have recused himself too. He can get away with murder but not armed robbery.

I've read several books about the OJ trial, also was able to see it almost every day, so I'm pretty familiar with the story. This was the most readable of the books, Lawrence Schiller knows how to write. I hate the story because I still feel the same pain I felt 22 years ago for the Goldman and Brown families. OJ did it, and he is paying for it.

This book captures the behind the scene moments as well the emotions of those involved in the trial... truly an eye opener. I was prompted to get this book after watching the 5-part ESPN documentary "OJ Made in America". Some of the technical details can seem overwhelming but the book itself is well-written and worth reading.

Some really interesting information that even people who have followed this story for years may not know. Well worth buying this book, especially with how cheap it is these days

As someone who has read every book on the Oj trial I would argue that this one is the best for knowing what went on behind the scenes. I would make this the number two best book on the trial of the century. The best for me is Vincent bugliosi's Outrage: 5 reasons why OJ got away with murder. Outrage clearly details why OJ got away with two murders and it's not as simple as 'the jurors were black and the LAPD are racist so let's give OJ two free murders'.

Schiller is on team OJ. Some interesting insights to the egos of the defence and prosecution. This book definitely leans towards Simpson being the victim of a stitch up by the LAPD.

Interesting but badly written

Habe einen Vortrag in meiner English-Class über das Buch gemacht und es kam super an. Die Hintergrund Informationen und die Perspektive zeigen den case nochmal von einer anderen Seite.

good read among the countless books available on this case