I'm still trudging along in my "summer before law school reading" and let me tell you, it sucks! I just finished A Civil Action by Jonathan Harr. It was a used copy and it stunk...literally. Whoever owned this book either lived in a bar or chose to use it to elevate their ashtray. There were times when I had to put the book down because it stunk so much.
The story? Eh...it reminded me of Erin Brockovich. I did find the financial aspects of the case interesting, but not enough to keep my nose in the book as the cover claimed I would. It's a deceiving book in that it's over 400 pages. I would've tried to knock it down to 250, there just seemed a lot of something that I could've done without. Anyone interested in reading it just send an e-mail. I will gladly mail it to you as I don't want it stinking up my house any longer!
Labels: summer reading list
Can you return stinky book to previous stinky owner? I can't believe people would do that to a book (now I sound like a librarian).
I just read it because I know several law schools recommend it. One of my best friends also used it to teach one of her poli sci classes so I also knew it was widely read in undergraduate courses.
I can't return it however I only paid $1.50 for it. So not a complete loss since it was worth the price for the story.
I wasn't uncomfortable reading this book. In fact I grew up near a nuclear plant and have observed many health issues that may be (with some confirmed) directly related to nuclear waste in my family, my community and myself.
I was just saying the book stunk--as in smelled bad due to the previous owner. I agree that we need more work informing and reminding us of toxic dumping and corporate responsibility.
Thanks for your comment. I hope I've cleared some things up for you.