Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose
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Web ID: 16835499Classic Legal Thriller
I don't remember when I first saw the 1957 Sidney Lumet film, 12 Angry Men, but it has always been a favorite of mine. I don't really know how I missed the fact that it was based on a book! The book itself is really a script, and a pretty simple one at that. There is minimal stage direction since it all takes place within one room over the course of a few hours. The story is also simple - 12 men in a jury arguing the guilt or innocence of an alleged murderer. But it really isn't so simple, actually. One man, juror 8 initially votes "not guilty" simply because he wants to talk over the facts more, given that the defendant will be put to death if found guilty. He concedes multiple times throughout that the defendant may, in fact, be guilty. However, he feels the incredible pressure to make sure the jurors do their jobs right. Over the course of the play, there is more and more reasonable doubt introduced throughout the characters. As someone who has a very strong sense of justice, I hate to see a guilty person walk free. However, I hate even more the injustice of an innocent person being incarcerated or worse. This is a very quick read that I would encourage be read in one sitting. It should take the average reader less than two hours and it is completely worth it. This book is 5 out of 5 stars given its readability, its faith in the U.S. judicial system, and its timelessness.
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Twelve Angry Men is a Deep Character Study!
A jury of twelve men determining the fate of one young man who's accused of, and on trial for, the murder of his father. The trial has taken place, the jury is now sequestered in the jury room to deliberate and decide the defendant's guilt or innocence. This is where it begins... I absolutely devoured this short two-hour audiobook and when I finished I had goosebumps and watery eyes. Yep, it's the 'emotional reader' in me surfacing once again. What you get with this audiobook is the experience of listening to the L.A. Theater Works production being performed by seasoned actors in front of a live audience. The acting is first rate and you'll recognize their names. I assure you, it's something you won't want to miss. Originally published on January 1, 1954, Twelve Angry Men has topics that look at our society and legal system through a magnifying glass. Although written 69 years ago the subject matter is still at the forefront of our American melting pot culture. It's stuff that matters. In my quest to read more classics, I was elated to rediscover a jewel. My hope is that you'll take the time to read or listen to this one, as well. I highly recommend it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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