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The Run of His Life
- The People v. O.J. Simpson
- Narrated by: Stephen Bel Davies
- Length: 18 hrs and 46 mins
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This New York Times best seller was the inspiration for the first season of American Crime Story on FX, starring Cuba Gooding, Jr.; John Travolta; David Schwimmer; and Connie Britton.
The definitive account of the O. J. Simpson trial, The Run of His Life is a prodigious feat of reporting that could have been written only by the foremost legal journalist of our time. First published less than a year after the infamous verdict, Jeffrey Toobin's nonfiction masterpiece tells the whole story, from the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman to the ruthless gamesmanship behind the scenes of "the trial of the century". Rich in character, as propulsive as a legal thriller, this enduring narrative continues to shock and fascinate with its candid depiction of the human drama that upended American life.
Please note: This audiobook is a recording of the original 1996 edition of The Run of His Life. It does not include an Afterword added to the 2013 reissued edition.
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- Wesley Thomas
- 16-01-21
Brilliant book
Brilliant book, fascinating and beautifully wrote by Jeffrey T. Best I’ve ever read on the subject
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- paul
- 23-07-16
A revelation of the US justice system at work !
old story - and now I know what went on behind it find it even more scary the murdering scumball got off
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- Calum I. MacLeod
- 22-02-17
A Gripping Story
It took me a while to get used to the narrator but after a while I did and I think he did a decent job.
The OJ court case is breathtaking on many levels. As someone who is not American the racial tribalism is shocking. The story is well written and surprisingly fast paced. I think I could listen to this book a few times.
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- Steve
- 12-04-16
Real life story behind the TV Court Case.
Would you consider the audio edition of The Run of His Life to be better than the print version?
Yes the story is well read and flows well.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Run of His Life?
Unbelievable ending with the Furhman Tapes, probably finally steered the jury to their verdict.
Have you listened to any of Stephen Bel Davies’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No i used it to accompany the serialisation on TV, at 18 hours !
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- Anonymous User
- 19-08-22
fantastic
absolutely love it. best OJ nook I've ever read. Highly recommend it . fantastic
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- Declan Sweeney
- 14-05-21
Thoroughly enjoyable, no complaints
This book is excellent, I really enjoyed it. Toobin obviously had sources in just about every aspect of this case which allows for very interesting details about what went on behind the scenes of the trial. This is probably the longest and best journalistic book about the case.
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- Shane canning
- 23-08-23
Everything ye want to know is here
Couldent stop listening to this the whole saga the trial of the century and all the full story here 5 star greatly read as well never mind the negitive numptys
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- Dave
- 08-09-20
Brilliant
Absolutely captures the Simpson trial from start to finish - may be a familiar story line to those who watched "The People Vs OJ Simpson" but with all the details and less of the drama.
The only better reference point would be "OJ - Made In America", but that and this compliment each other and should both be seen/heard.
I enjoyed this immensely.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-04-24
Great detailed and insightful view of the trial
Well read - very detailed, insightful and some unique views and opinions on the trial. Big investment of time at almost 19 hours but well worth it if you’re interested in the Simpson trial
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- 31-03-16
Compelling and comprehensive
Toobin's book manages to not only cover all of the facts but links them together chronologically in a compelling narrative as well. He offers a fair and balanced portrayal of both sides. Where he offers his own opinion, it is clear, and he justifies his point of view with the facts of the case. This is probably the fullest and most objective account of the Simpson case, offered from the perspective of an impartial bystander, who had no affiliation to either side. It takes us back to a time when a celebrity defendant's murder trial became the centre stage for the building racial tensions and discontent within the US to play out.
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