81 pages • 2 hours read
Steve BogiraCourtroom 302
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Steve Bogira's Courtroom 302 is acclaimed for its detailed, eye-opening portrayal of the American judicial system's flaws through a year-long observation of Judge Richard Lokow's courtroom in Chicago. Critics praise its journalistic depth and powerful storytelling, although some note its dense legal jargon may deter casual readers. Overall, it's an enlightening yet heavy read.
Who Should Read Courtroom 302?
Readers who enjoy In Cold Blood by Truman Capote or The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander will appreciate Courtroom 302 by Steve Bogira. This book appeals to those interested in criminal justice, courtroom dynamics, and socio-legal issues, offering an in-depth, narrative-driven exploration of the American legal system.
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