A Trial of Innocents by Legal Suspense Author Michael Swiger; Bookish Introverts Podcast
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Summary
In this book talk, Brett and Melanie discuss the novel 'A Trial of Innocents' by Michael Swiger. They provide a brief biography of the author and highlight his work in prison ministry. They also discuss the title of the book and its play on words. The conversation then delves into the main characters, including Daniel Solomon, a lawyer who takes on a pro bono case, and Laurie, a condescending and mean-spirited antagonist. The hosts touch on various themes such as abortion, faith, and the complexities of the characters.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Author Background
04:22 Discussion of the Protagonist and Unique Spelling
10:40 Revealing the Reason for the Unique Spelling
18:22 Analysis of the Antagonist
26:36 Comparisons to Other Authors and Unrealistic Expectations
31:11 Exploring Sensitive Topics and Choices in the Story
36:00 Exploring Faith and Realism in the Face of Surgery
39:13 The Heavy Topic of Abortion in the Book
41:51 Lori's Complicated Plan and the Irony of the Trial
44:22 The Surprising Twist Involving Dr. Baryshov
49:03 Ironic Inconsistencies of Lori's Motives
54:02 Laurie's Unpleasantness and the Custody Battle
58:55 Melanie's Enjoyment and Brett's Middle-of-the-Road Reaction
01:04:20 The Importance of Growth in Writing and Not Judging an Author by Their First Book
01:09:42 Teasing an Upcoming Author Interview and Social Media Channels
01:11:45 outro-vocal-1-music-1.mp3
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