Rob RinderThe Trial: The No. 1 bestselling whodunit by Britain’s best-known criminal barrister

A great read. Very engaging p!ot, believable characters, fast paced and a great writing style I really enjoyed this book and will read his next one. Great incite to the world of barristers and court. Sorry it's over I liked it so much.

Really enjoyed this pacey novel with a good basic plot, with well drawn characters whose personal stories held my attention. Thought provoking as well as entertaining, intelligent and humorous as well as sad in parts. I’d recommend it to lovers of courtroom dramas with twists and turns, or just a good engrossing yet undemanding read. I read this in two days and it’s a while since a book grabbed my attention like this one

This is an excellent book, which becomes noticeably more compelling as it goes along.As well as the plot being clever, the characters are strong and involving, though perhaps a little vivid at times!The style is like the author himself, humorous as well as sharp, with frequent flashes of watchful compassion.Like the best such books, it's difficult to put down, will keep you guessing and is definitely recommended. Well done, sir.

I have to admit to being a little skeptical when I bought this book - yet another celebrity writing a novel, how good can this be! However, I will always admit when Im wrong, & boy was I wrong! The plot is captivating, the storytelling compelling & the writer extremely articulate & so deeply thoroughly descriptive that you actually feel like you are inside the book with a bird’s eye view at the proceedings! I LOVED IT!However, as it’s his first novel, there will be a wait til the next one 😩Rob Rinder - WRITE MORE QUICKLY!!!

‘The Trial’ by Rob Rinder is a really clever and twisty courtroom drama by the famous TV judge - he really is a talented author and his knowledge lends a strong air of authenticity to this debut novel. Our story focuses on pupil barrister Adam who is desperate to prove himself and gain tenancy at the chambers he aspired to work at ever since its leading KC came in to his school to give an inspiring speech about the law’s power to secure justice. As we find out throughout the book, there were many reasons why he took that message so personally!When the notorious Jimmy Knight requests Adam’s assigned barrister Jonathan for his defence against allegedly poisoning hero-worshipped police officer Grant Cliveden, the pair need to build a convincing case in the hope of achieving a Not Guilty verdict. Adam believes in his client’s innocence and thinks there are significant holes in the prosecution while Jonathan is more bothered about looking good to his wealthier clients. Almost single-handedly, Adam studies and investigates.There are lots of twists and turns in the case, and a fair few red herrings along the way. The novel is definitely more of a procedural / mystery than a thriller with the majority of scenes set in court or chambers, but the tension builds nicely throughout leading to a shocking crescendo. There are a few fun comedic scenes when Adam and his fussing, matchmaking mother chat, and Rinder has created a very rounded and likeable lead so I am excited to read about his next challenges!Overall, this gets four stars from me. Don’t go in expecting the heart stopping thrills and spills of Steve Cavanagh’s Eddie Flynn series, instead approach this book hoping to be entertained and informed - and I’m pretty sure you will be…

The Trial carries you along quite enjoyably and few will find it a dull read. The problem is that it treads an already well trodden path and there are others who have written very similar novels, which are simply better. Gary Bell and Simon Michael are examples. Rinder’s usp is to inject an enjoyable sub-theme of “Jewish mother” humour though it is far from original and, no doubt, some will find it stereotyped. The prose is slightly leaden, but that may be hyper critical. The chapters follow the modern trend of being very short and that seems to suit the overall style. Characterisation is generally good, but the posh fellow pupil is another stereotype, as is his pupil master. Where Rinder is very good is in how he uses his stereotypes to build the character of his protagonist. I never normally complain about implausibility, but legal novels somehow are impressed with a heavier burden of proof than other genres. Rinder wholly fails to discharge that burden in his treatment of the judge. Will I buy the next in the series? No - but I don’t regret the purchase of the Trial.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story, well written, good storyline, good characters. Shall be buying more of his books for certain.

Wasn't really sure what to expect from this book but I found it incredibly readable; there's humour (Adam's mum is great!), a plot with a few twists and turns and a finale that I didn't see coming! Looking forward to Rob Rinder's next book

A detailed but never boring examination of what goes into a trial preparation.Well drawn interesting characters with a plot that twists at the end of the story, upending the reader's previous assumptions.The book repays the reader's time and attention.

Once started had to read the whole book.Loved it

What a great book … Loved the characters. I hope to be able to read some more about Adam. Great

Loved this. Full of fascinating insight and behind-the-scenes courtroom drama. Definitely didn't twig the twists and turns. Smart, entertaining read with likeable (and not-likeable) characters. Looking forward to the second one.