Judge Stone: A Novel
#1 New York Times Bestseller! Academy Award winning actress Viola Davis and the world's #1 bestselling author James Patterson's Judge Stone "delivers first-class courtroom drama, small-town excitement, and strong characters all wrapped in a moral dilemma. Tense, readable, and relevant." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) All rise...for Judge Stone. In Union Springs, Alabama (population 3,314), Judge Mary Stone draws the most controversial case in the history of the South. Criminally, it's open-and-shut. Ethically, there is no middle ground. Essentially, it's a choice between life and death. No judge can satisfy everyone. It would be dangerous to try. But Judge Stone is willing to fight to bring justice to the people and place she loves. "Talk about a power combo! ... With Davis's razor-sharp emotional insight and Patterson's mastery of rocket-fuel pacing, this is the dream team to deliver an up-all-night read that will keep the group chat buzzing." --Oprah Daily "Wonderfully satisfying ... This legal thriller from [a] superstar duo ... demands attention from its opening pages and never lets go." ―Booklist (starred review)
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Readers say *Judge Stone* is an engaging legal thriller praised for Viola Davis’s powerful narration and its exploration of social issues. Reviewers g...
This was my first read by Viola Davis and James Patterson, and it was very well written. While reading this novel, I felt every emotion the characters experienced, especially because so many of the events reflected real-life issues. The topics that stood out most were the behind-the-scenes aspects of government and the many forms of discrimination explored throughout the story, including racism, gender bias, political division, ageism, and class/status.
When it comes to Nova Jones, it saddened me to see how deeply the system failed her. It all started at home, where she lacked a strong maternal example. She was forced to take on the responsibility of caring for her siblings at such a young age while still being a child herself. On top of that, she endured bullying from her peers, which made her journey even more heartbreaking.
Overall, I did not see the ending coming, and I was satisfied with how everything turned out for the characters.
When it comes to Nova Jones, it saddened me to see how deeply the system failed her. It all started at home, where she lacked a strong maternal example. She was forced to take on the responsibility of caring for her siblings at such a young age while still being a child herself. On top of that, she endured bullying from her peers, which made her journey even more heartbreaking.
Overall, I did not see the ending coming, and I was satisfied with how everything turned out for the characters.
Excellent but heavy read. If you are sensitive and easily triggered you may not like this book. However, very eye opening and meaningful for me nonetheless.Not only for the abortion issue, but for highlighting the myth of the "strong black woman." Im from AL so im familiar with towns like Union Springs, very real depiction. Worth the time. I listened to the book, I could almost see Viola Davis as Judge Stone!!!
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