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Riveting courtroom drama uncovers environmental tragedy.
If true-to-life legal battles pique your interest, "A Civil Action" offers a fascinating look at the complexities of the legal system intertwined with the emotional heft of a small community fighting for justice. The story's depth and Harr's thorough research can grip you as much as any legal thriller, but with the poignancy that only true events can provide.
- National Book Critics Circle Award for General Nonfiction (1995)
- American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award for Books (1996)
- National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction (1995)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780375704383
Authors:
Jonathan Harr
Publisher: Random House Inc (P)
Date of Publication: 1998-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.98
(rated by 16123 readers)
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Riveting courtroom drama uncovers environmental tragedy.
If true-to-life legal battles pique your interest, "A Civil Action" offers a fascinating look at the complexities of the legal system intertwined with the emotional heft of a small community fighting for justice. The story's depth and Harr's thorough research can grip you as much as any legal thriller, but with the poignancy that only true events can provide.
- National Book Critics Circle Award for General Nonfiction (1995)
- American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award for Books (1996)
- National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction (1995)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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