I decided to start my acquaintance with this author with a random book, which turned out to be The Litigators.
The book tells the story of a small firm Finley and Figg, which usually deals with cases of crash accidents and divorces. But one day Figg finds out that a new cholesterol-lowering drug causes heart attacks, and if the company that produces them is found guilty by the verdict, it will have to pay a hefty sum. Therefore, he decides to take up this case, taking with him his partner Finley and newcomer David.
The author here makes fun of bad lawyers, which are Finley and Figg. And even though I haven't read the author's other works, it already seems to me that of the thrillers, this is his funniest (despite one rather serious subplot). It's especially funny that the people main characters work together constantly dump them.
I also like the fact that a pharmaceutical company is being exposed in a bad light, who have already had failed products, but this time their medicine turned out to be safe.
Of the main characters, David can be called more or less pleasant here. Finley is just a sullen old man who can't stand his wife and daughter (for understandable reasons). Figg is the epitome of a bad lawyer, because even if it seems like he's doing something right, it eventually leads to unpleasant consequences.
The author's writing style is quite pleasant. It is written simply, but it is interesting and easy to read.
In the end, I liked it. The story was quite funny and interesting.
by mystery5009