Helpful Score: 2
Personally, I didn't get through the first two chapters. The plot sounded intriguing, but I was turned off by the language.
Helpful Score: 1
Don't miss this book if you enjoy a good, fast-paced read with a legal bent to it. The review from Kirkus Associates does a much better job of describing the book than I can, so I'll leave that to them. Had never read any of Lisa Scottoline's novels before, but after finishing MISTAKEN IDENTITY, I immediately ordered her previous novel, ROUGH JUSTICE.
Ms. Scottoline's characters are real, and it doesn't take long to realize that she writes from personal experience and observation. She has been described as the "female John Grisham," but that description doesn't do her justice. Like Grisham, her past legal experience has paid off with her ability to create some very believable characters.
(...)it's worth the visit to learn a bit more about the author. You'll find a message board and online reviews there as well. That's where I found out that MISTAKEN IDENTY has evidently been optioned for development into a television series.
Looking forward to reading all of her previous novels.
Ms. Scottoline's characters are real, and it doesn't take long to realize that she writes from personal experience and observation. She has been described as the "female John Grisham," but that description doesn't do her justice. Like Grisham, her past legal experience has paid off with her ability to create some very believable characters.
(...)it's worth the visit to learn a bit more about the author. You'll find a message board and online reviews there as well. That's where I found out that MISTAKEN IDENTY has evidently been optioned for development into a television series.
Looking forward to reading all of her previous novels.
Jennifer P. (ped1990) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 70 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Another page-turner by Lisa Scottoline. Be sure to read this before reading "Dead Ringer." Dead Ringer is the sequel to Mistaken Identity. They are both awesome books.
ANNE B. (prairiegrass1) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 29 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Interesting book. It would have been much better if edited to 300 pages instead of almost 500. Frequently, a sentence would have worked better and cleaner than several paragraphs. It's a 1999 book, so perhaps the author learned this. The characters are interesting. The plot lines are sometimes pretty farfetched. Good to read a book centered on professional women!
Danette B. (racerchick51) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 29 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A legal thriller about a woman accused of murdering her lover, a highly decorated police detective. A book I couldn't put down!
good mystery, excellant read
Nothing can prepare criminal attorney Bennie Rosato for her new client, Alice Connolly, accused of murding her lover, a highly decorated police detective. Connolly, who bears an uncanny physical resemblance to Bennie, tells the astonished lawyer, "Pleased to meet you, I'm your twin.....
Katie F. (KatieFeldmom) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 57 more book reviews
The sixth book in the series featuring Rosato & Associates, an all-women law firm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This story involves Bennie Rosato who is asked to defend a woman who may or may not be her twin.
Very interesting plot/storyline and the reader gets a glimpse at Bennie's softer side.
Donna S. (mamanurse) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 13 more book reviews
My husband and I read this book in the car. It kept us wanting to take extra drives to see what happened next! A legal thriller with likeable characters, some courtroom drama, some bad guys and good guys, some PI work, mixed in with occasional humor made it a great read!
Great story and plot, however full of 4-letter words. I mean, every character had a foul mouth. Totally unnecessary! Also, if you don't like the Lord's name taken in vain, then you won't enjoy this book. Even though it was a great story, the language ruined it for me and I only read a few chapters. This was my 3rd book by this author. The first was in Reader's Digest Condensed Books, so the language was cleaned up. I was so impressed with that story that I requested 2 from PBS. Of the two PBS books, this one was the worst. I won't read another one by this author.
Lee J. (SwampCatNana) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 58 more book reviews
Scottoline is always(!) a good read. Rosato finding a "lool-a-like" was interesting.
Nothing can prepare criminal attorney for her new client. Accused of murdering her lover, a highly decorated police detective.
Nothing can prepare criminal attorney Bennie Rosato for her new client,Alice Connolly,accused of murdering her lover,a highly decorated police detective.Connolly,who bears an uncanny physical resemblance to Bennie,tells the astonished lawyer,"pleased to meet you .I'm your twin."But Bennie grew up an only child.she doesn't have a twin.Or does she?Bennie takes the case and plunges into the mystery of the murder,as well as the secret of her own identity.Not until the verdict is in will she finally learn the truth.
"A legal thriller that seamlessly combines courtroom strategies and family secrets. Scottoline raises the Bar!" -- Robt. K. Tanenbaum
a legal thriller that combines courtroom strategies and family secrets
Renee S. (renee45) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 588 more book reviews
very good
Interesting concept and characters.
A legal thriller that combines courtroom strategies and family secrets.
Kitty R. (healthyliving) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 7 more book reviews
First book I've read by this author. Found it captivating and will read more of her work.
great thrille
Loved it
I loved this book! It had everything from serious mystery, corruption, drugs, violence, a tiny bit of romance, family issues, and the law/justice system all thrown in together. But surprising enough, it didn't overwhelm or jumble up the story like I was afraid it would. There were times I found myself laughing out loud, being angry and frustrated, to even crying once. THIS is how I like my books to be...really get me totally lost and involved so I forget real life for a while and can submerge myself in the characters lives I'm reading about. I will definately be reading more Lisa Scottoline books in the future. Totally awesome!
Sharon E. (darby1044) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 39 more book reviews
If you like Lisa Scottoline/female protagonist mysteries, you'll love it!
Angela R. (emsangel23) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 2 more book reviews
Interesting reading kept me guessing a little bit
entertaining!!
Crystal B. (Sunshine) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 142 more book reviews
I love Scottoline's characters. This one keeps you guessing until the end.
Stephanie W. (BamasBoutique) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 37 more book reviews
I've read a few of her books and really like them they have some humor, mystery. Nothing can prepare criminal attorney Bennie Rosato for her new client, Alice Connolly, accused of murdering her lover, a highly decorated police detective. Connolly, whow bears an uncanny physical resemblance to Bennie tells the astonished lawyer, "Pleased to meet you. I'm your twin" thedgihtly d
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A legal thriller, a courtroom drama, and an exploration of the emotional bonds that define our lives and those we love, Mistaken Identity is a masterful achievement that takes the legal thriller to a new level as it resoundingly confirms Lisa Scottoline's place as one of the premier writers of suspense fiction today.
Lisa Scottoline has been praised as "the female John Grisham" by People Magazine and confirms that honor with her taut new thriller, Mistaken Identity. Kirkus, in a starred review, calls it her "biggest book yet" and the Coca Cola Company chose Mistaken Identity to promote the pleasures of reading by putting an excerpt in 10 million packages of Diet Coke
Lisa Scottoline has been praised as "the female John Grisham" by People Magazine and confirms that honor with her taut new thriller, Mistaken Identity. Kirkus, in a starred review, calls it her "biggest book yet" and the Coca Cola Company chose Mistaken Identity to promote the pleasures of reading by putting an excerpt in 10 million packages of Diet Coke
"A legal thriller that seamlessly combines courtroom strategies and family secrets. Scottoline raises the bar!"
"Taut and smart. A brisk multilayered thriller culminating in an intense courtroom finale."
"Taut and smart. A brisk multilayered thriller culminating in an intense courtroom finale."
Spellbinding. Scottoline knows how to keep you interested.
Must read! Intense and good story
A very good mystery!
When confronted with the most challenging and the most personal case of her legal career, Bennie Rosato--an expert on police corruption--questions everything she has learned as a criminal attorney, and everyone she considers to be family. During a visit behind the bars of Philadelphia's Central Corrections facility, Bennie is shocked to discover that an inmate bears a striking physical resemblance to herself. The prisoner, Alice Connolly, stands accused of murdering her cop boyfriend Anthony Della Porta, and the case reeks of a police conspiracy. Connolly convinces Bennie to defend her in court. Bennie feels confused, intrigued, and even somewhat elated by this clone of herself, and dives head first into a bubbling cauldron of corruption, drugs, murder, and assault--mixed in with a thought-provoking subplot that questions the intricacies of legal ethics.
Candace G. (Ogre) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 1568 more book reviews
Another fine mystery/thriller by the author of ROUGH JUSTICE, LEGAL TENDER, RUNNING FROM THE LAW, FINAL APPEAL, EVERYWHERE THAT MARY WENT (which was nominated for the Edgar Award.)
Nothing can prepare criminal attorney Bennie Rosato for her new client, Alice Connolly, accused of murdering her lover, a highly decorated police detective. Connolly, who bears an uncanny physical resemblance to Bennie, tells the astonished lawyer, "Pleased to meet you. I'm your twin." But Bennie grew up an only child. She doesn't have a twin.
Or does she?
Bennie takes the case and plunges into the mystery of the murder, as well as the secret of her own identity. Not until the verdict is in will she finally learn the truth.
Nothing can prepare criminal attorney Bennie Rosato for her new client, Alice Connolly, accused of murdering her lover, a highly decorated police detective. Connolly, who bears an uncanny physical resemblance to Bennie, tells the astonished lawyer, "Pleased to meet you. I'm your twin." But Bennie grew up an only child. She doesn't have a twin.
Or does she?
Bennie takes the case and plunges into the mystery of the murder, as well as the secret of her own identity. Not until the verdict is in will she finally learn the truth.
Love this writer! She gets your attention immediately. Love the characters! Their old friends now. Looking forward to continue reading and catching up.
Barry R. (buggyrme) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 160 more book reviews
Lisa Scottoline is a very good story teller. You will have a hard time putting this book down.
Lillian G. (lillybean) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 8 more book reviews
slow at first, but good reading with many twists
Janis K. (desparks55) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 19 more book reviews
suspense, I just couldnt stay interested .
Michael S. (cards98765) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 22 more book reviews
Another fascinating novel by Scottoline
Teresa F. (DrTeresa) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 47 more book reviews
Bennie Rosato is a strong attorney, female partner in a firm that employs largely women. In this book, she gets a client that claims to be Bennie's twin, even though Bennie is an only child. This mystery unfolds as Bennie defends this mysterious woman against murder charges.
Rebecca B. (SunnyBrook) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 147 more book reviews
I love this author! Book is very good.
Nothing can prepare chrimal attorney Bennie Rosato for her new client, Alice Connally acquaised of murdering her lover, and highly decorative police detective. Connally bears an uncanny physical resembulence to Bennie, and tells the astonished lawer, "Pleas to meet you. I'm you twin". She doesn't have a twin or does she? Bennie takes the case and plunges into the mystery of the murder, as well as the secret of her own idenity. Now until the verdict is in will she finally learn the truth.
This book is a crime/courtroom thriller. I personally have not read it.
Christa P. (romeo) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 334 more book reviews
Life holds few surprises for Bennie Rosato, head of her own Philadelphia law firm. As a criminal attorney now specializing in police misconduct cases, she's seen the noblest and most deviant aspects of human nature. But nothing can prepare her for the moment she enters a maximum-security prison to meet her new client, Alice Connoly, face to face. Accused of brutally murdering her lover, a highly decorated police detective, Connolly claims the police framed her. A defendant protesting her innocence is not unusual for Bennie. What shocks her is that Connolly bears an uncanny resemblance to her. "Pleased to meet you. I'm your twin. Your identical twin," Connolly tells the astonished lawyer. But Bennie grew up as an only child, or so she thought. She has a law firm, a handsome young lover, and a golden retriever;she doesn't have a twin. Or does she? Connolly knows too many intimate details about Bennie's life and family for the resemblance to be just coincidental. And there is something about the woman that compells the intrigued attorney to defend her, against her better judgement. Taking the case with the trial only a week away, Bennie plunges into the mystery of the murder, as well as her own identity and her family's dark secrets. Is Connolly innocent? And is she Bennie's unknown sister? It is not until Bennie takes the case to verdict that she will finally learn the truth, which threatens to change her life.
A mystery featuring Bennie Rosato, criminal attorney
A great legal thriller.
Nothing can prepare criminal attorney Bennie Rosato for her new client, Alice Connolly, accused of murdering her lover, a highly decorated police detective. Connolly, who bears an uncanny physical resemblance to Bennie, tells the astonished lawyer, "Pleased to meet you, I'm your twin." But Bennie grew up an only child, She doesn't have a twin. Or does she? Bennie takes the case and plunges into the mystery of the murder, as well as the secred of her own identity. Not until the verdict is in will she finally learn the truth.
Carol F. (booklover36) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 16 more book reviews
a legal thriller combines courtroom strategies &family secrets
Helen K. (Billie-K) reviewed Mistaken Identity (Rosato & Associates, Bk 4) on + 459 more book reviews
Attorney Bennie Rosato has a new client, Alice Connaly, who walks in and announces "Pleased to meet you. I'm your twin."
Bennie is an only child...isn't she?
Alice has been accused of murdering her lover, a police detective. As Bennie works the case, she must also try to find the truth about herself and Alice.
Bennie is an only child...isn't she?
Alice has been accused of murdering her lover, a police detective. As Bennie works the case, she must also try to find the truth about herself and Alice.
A legal thriller t
I have not read this book.
