Open and Shut
The first time I started this book, I thought it was unengaging, and I gave up after the first few pages. The thing that killed it was his talk about Laurie's body. The second time I started it, I was able to finish the whole thing. Andy Carpenter is a bit irritating and sometimes lacks a backbone. He is rather well-rounded and does have courage sometimes, but he largely tries to make up for his strengths with tricks or other people's strengths. Even though I disliked him at first, I later found myself empathizing with him as the book progressed. His sarcasm and witty responses were the most entertaining parts of his personality for me. Though I do wish he would stop being sarcastic about his arrogance.
The latter half of the book was much more engaging and fun than the beginning. I found myself cheering for them in the courtroom, and that scene was probably the best part for me. It's a fun light read, despite the fact that the main character can be annoying. He's someone who is probably fun to hang out with only in small doses.
