tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2616410914770011438.post1548002129946344066..comments2024-03-14T02:43:36.453-07:00Comments on Almost True: Why Ben?Keren Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121027210783177857noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2616410914770011438.post-48049735836058578502009-10-12T11:15:53.034-07:002009-10-12T11:15:53.034-07:00I imagine she's had to word things quite caref...I imagine she's had to word things quite carefully, for libel reasons. But she does say: 'At times it seemed to me they knew they were rattling the witnesses, making them angry, making them want to go home and give up...'<br />One lawyer said to a witness 'I assure you your safety will not be compromised.' What an empty promise!Keren Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13121027210783177857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2616410914770011438.post-10610157933565297262009-10-12T11:03:35.591-07:002009-10-12T11:03:35.591-07:00In all probabilty, the naming of the witnesses, w...In all probabilty, the naming of the witnesses, was no mistake - shameless lack of morality. So sad, the sudden, shocking removal of a life. Awful.Kathryn Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439670363289229014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2616410914770011438.post-43393439248744633772009-10-12T02:11:08.798-07:002009-10-12T02:11:08.798-07:00This sounds a very important book to read and I am...This sounds a very important book to read and I am glad you have flagged up the fact it is not just another misery book. I am particularly angry at the breach of the promise for anonymity.Miriam Halahmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04935448538608020877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2616410914770011438.post-29352529634527783072009-10-12T00:59:22.065-07:002009-10-12T00:59:22.065-07:00Hi Shalonda. As far as I can see it's only ava...Hi Shalonda. As far as I can see it's only available as an e-book in the US. I think you'd find it interesting, if only as a contrast between London and America.Keren Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13121027210783177857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2616410914770011438.post-21960329104385486322009-10-11T16:09:04.464-07:002009-10-11T16:09:04.464-07:00How sad that Ben had to lose his life due to sense...How sad that Ben had to lose his life due to senseless violence. This sounds like a powerful novel, one I very much want to read now.Shalondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11672897150067211410noreply@blogger.com