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Having the pleasure of reading Caroline Blake's novel, "The Brief," I find myself compelled to delve into the intricacies that make this book a commendable read. Blake has succeeded in creating a narrative that seamlessly blends a compelling plot with well-developed characters and I couldn't put the book down from the get go.

One notable aspect of the book is Caroline's meticulous attention to detail. The plot unfolds with a purposeful precision, avoiding unnecessary diversions and ensuring that each element contributes meaningfully to the overarching story. This precision, however, doesn't compromise the depth of character development.

The characters are not mere vessels for the plot but individuals with distinct personalities and motivations. Caroline takes the time to explore their backgrounds and intricacies, making them relatable and engaging. This attention to character depth adds a layer of authenticity to the narrative, allowing readers to connect with the story on a personal level.

The language employed by Caroline strikes a balance between clarity and nuance. It's not overly ornate, but it effectively conveys the atmosphere and emotions within the story. The dialogue is particularly noteworthy, capturing the natural cadence of conversation and contributing to the authenticity of the characters' interactions.

In terms of pacing, Caroline demonstrates a keen sense of timing. The narrative unfolds at a measured pace, allowing for moments of tension and reflection to coexist harmoniously. This deliberate pacing kept me engaged, eagerly anticipating the next development while appreciating the quieter, character-driven scenes.

Without giving away spoilers, the conclusion is both satisfying and thought-provoking. She navigates the resolution with finesse, avoiding clichés and delivering an ending that feels earned and resonant.

In summary, The Brief stands out as a well-executed blend of plot and character. The authors attention to detail, nuanced characterisations, and adept storytelling make this novel a compelling and worthwhile read. Highly recommended for those seeking a narrative that combines substance with a deft touch.1 Katies_cosy_reading_corner 91 2

This story quickly grabs your attention with a very dramatic beggining. An oridnary friday afternoon in the Whites Chambers a gunman lets loose creating a very tense mystery for the rest of the story.

The story then goes back in time; 10 days prior to this traumatic event. Each day is described by different viewpoints, providing you with insight into those who are involved. There is strong character building in the story and caroline crafted case studies of each chracter at the back of the book which, I may say was incredibly helpful to remind me of who each character was and the links they had within the story.

It safe to say that I immediately hated some characters and felt empathy towards others. It was easy to create picture of which chracters were untrustworthy and my instincts were totaly right. Strong character building is always essential in a story for me and this story was very character driven.

It did not come as a suprise when I discovered the author worked in a law firm herself, as this book created a sound and insightful picture of what life is for barrister's and solicitor's, working in the UK law. The story not only explores the mundane and repetitive lifestyle of working in a law firm but highlights the corruption of those who hide from the law.

The plot is thick in this story and your faced with alot of compelling issues, such as; relationship difficulties, emotional abuse, gambling addcition, money laundering, drug lords, death threats, lies, deception and suspicious murders.

I enjoyed the setting of this story, being in based in Manchster a city I have visted before, I found it easy to imagine the places described and find english based thrillers favourable for my imagination.

I was quickly invested in this story and felt I was page-turning, desperately wanting to find out where the story was leading. I enjoyed the writing style, which has a variable pace with great tension building.

This book is a prosperous begging to The whites Chambers series and it will be interesting to know where the story goes next.1 Fictionatnight125 4

On an ordinary Friday afternoon, a man gains entry to Whites Chambers in Manchester. He goes into the lift and makes his way to the 2nd floor. Minutes later, the sound of gunshots echoes through the building. 

The first chapter starts with a bang. After this, we go back 10 days and work through to the day of the event. 

The story is told from the viewpoint of several barristers and family members. Surprisingly, not all members of the Whites Chambers are squeaky clean. The author developed some great characters. She even included her character studies at the end of the book, which you can refer to if you struggle with names & relations. Some characters were lovely, others despicable. 

Caroline Blake had a great knowledge of legal terminology, and I am not surprised to learn that she has worked at a law firm previously. 

The story is based in Manchester, my own stomping ground, and I loved how familiar the description of the streets felt to me. 

The Brief is a very promising start to this series. Secretive, intriguing characters make it a page-turning read, filled with drama & twists. 

This was my first read by the author Caroline Blake, and I certainly enjoyed the writing style of the author. I am hoping we won’t have to wait too long for the next instalment and a follow-up with the barristers & staff at Whites Chambers Manchester.

This book is released 1. February 20204 and if you legal drama & short chapters, then this book is one for you.1 Shellie W39 1 follower

I this one as a buddy read after being contacted by the author to proofread in return for an honest review.

This story quickly grabs your attention with a very dramatic beginning. An ordinary Friday in the Whites Chambers a gunman lets loose, creating a very tense mystery for the rest of the story.
The story then goes back in time; 10 days prior to this traumatic event. Each day is described by different viewpoints, providing you with insight into those who are involved. There is strong character building and Caroline crafted case studies of each character at the back of the book which, we thought was incredibly helpful to remind us of who each character was and the links they had within the story.

It's safe to say that we immediately hated some characters and felt empathy towards others. It was easy to create pictures of which characters were untrustworthy, and our instincts were totally right. Strong character building is always essential in a story for us, and this story is character driven.

It did not come as a surprise when we discovered the author worked in a law firm herself, as this book created a sound and insightful picture of what life is for barrister's and solicitor's, working in the UK law. The story not only explores the mundane and repetitive lifestyle of working in a law firm but highlights the corruption of those who hide from the law.

The plot is thick and your faced with a-lot of compelling issues, such as; relationship difficulties, emotional abuse, gambling addiction, money laundering, drug lords, death threats, lies, deception and suspicious murders. We were quickly invested in this story and thoroughly enjoyed the writing style.

We really enjoyed the setting of this story, being based in Manchester, a city we have both visited before, we found it easy to imagine the places described and find english based thrillers favourable for our imagination.

This book is a prosperous begging to The Whites Chambers series, and it will be interesting to know where the story goes next.
This story quickly grabs your attention with a very dramatic beginning. An ordinary Friday in the Whites Chambers a gunman lets loose, creating a very tense mystery for the rest of the story.
The story then goes back in time; 10 days prior to this traumatic event. Each day is described by different viewpoints, providing you with insight into those who are involved. There is strong character building and Caroline crafted case studies of each character at the back of the book which, we thought was incredibly helpful to remind us of who each character was and the links they had within the story.

It's safe to say that we immediately hated some characters and felt empathy towards others. It was easy to create pictures of which characters were untrustworthy, and our instincts were totally right. Strong character building is always essential in a story for us, and this story is character driven.

It did not come as a surprise when we discovered the author worked in a law firm herself, as this book created a sound and insightful picture of what life is for barrister's and solicitor's, working in the UK law. The story not only explores the mundane and repetitive lifestyle of working in a law firm but highlights the corruption of those who hide from the law.

The plot is thick and your faced with a-lot of compelling issues, such as; relationship difficulties, emotional abuse, gambling addiction, money laundering, drug lords, death threats, lies, deception and suspicious murders. We were quickly invested in this story and thoroughly enjoyed the writing style.

We really enjoyed the setting of this story, being based in Manchester, a city we have both visited before, we found it easy to imagine the places described and find english based thrillers favourable for our imagination.

This book is a prosperous begging to The Whites Chambers series, and it will be interesting to know where the story goes next.This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.Show full review Nic Harris328 11

After a few heavy emotional books, I was in the mood for a good crime thriller and wow did this book deliver
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