Where does Courtroom 302 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It’s very well written, informative and excellently narrated. For non-fiction books about the US court system, this is a must listen.
What did you like best about this story?
The author was fortunate to be present during a trial that made shockwaves not only across Chicago but across the country. The intimate details of the courtroom proceedings with additional detail provided by the people involved made the final several hours of this book an impactful book. It is a very well researched book by Steve Bogira and the narration of book was skillfully handled by Mark Kamish.
Which scene was your favorite?
The final trial is well-portrayed.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The book details one courtroom in Chicago in the mid to late 90s. The book does a great job detailing how broken the US Justice system is with an emphasis on being expeditious more than delivering justice. The system is badly and sadly slanted against people of color in this country. That comes out on nearly every page of this book.
Any additional comments?
What this book is: well-written; narrated with excellent rhythm and tone. An in-depth look at the legal process and how unfair it can be to so many people. It is an important look into the horror that many face daily.