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  • Nothing Like the Truth

  • The Trial and Tribulations of a Criminal Judge
  • By: Nigel Lithman QC
  • Narrated by: Nigel Lithman QC
  • Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (61 ratings)

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Nothing Like the Truth

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Summary

In 100 percent of criminal trials, someone, if not everyone, tells lies.

If it wasn’t for liars, there wouldn’t be trials.

When a defendant swears "to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth", most judges and barristers believe their evidence will be "nothing like the truth".

Who can blame them? During years of exposure to a daily diet of murder and mayhem, lies, and liars, they’ve heard it all before.

In Nothing Like the Truth, Nigel Lithman, QC, provides an entertaining and irreverent insight into life in the criminal courts as barrister, QC, and Crown Court judge. Using his experience in true crime, he mixes tales of horror with humor and questions whether it is possible for defendants to get a fair trial.

©2021 Nigel Lithman (P)2021 Nigel Lithman
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Enjoyable although little in depth analysis

An easy listen, well narrated from a modest and experienced member of the bar and judiciary. However, would have liked a little more depth about some of the cases he was involved in - as all sound fascinating.

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great listen - sense of humour dryer than the base of a dominos pizza

very amusing and interesting at the very same time. I've read a few books on the legal profession, and it's one of if not the best

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A rollicking good ride

Thoroughly enjoyed this. So glad to have bought it as an audiobook as Nigel narrates it so brilliantly.

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A ponce being poncey. Out of touch, self-indulgent

A ponce being poncey. Out of touch and self-indulgent. Couldn't finish. A shame as judges are so integral to our justice system

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Interesting and humourous

I really enjoyed this, was thinking it may be overly serious given the title. But Nigel Lithman QC made it both interesting and added humour to what could be seen as a dry subject.
Highly recommended.

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Great read- witty!

Recommend reading, enjoyable book, found the English wit a nice touch to a serious topic

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Brilliant

Could sit with this man in a pub listening to his tales
Brilliant book a good listen
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Interesting and witty

Great book. Very interesting. Read by the author which enhanced the experience. I was sad when I reached the end.

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A very enjoyable and readable read

The judge did an excellent job of bringing humanity to an otherwise very closed profession. I shall “re-read” and I will recommend this book

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Interesting insight

The content of the book I imagine is better consumed in book form, or experienced with a different narrator.

Mr Lithman has done himself somewhat of a disservice, as whilst the book does have humour, he delivers it in a ‘I’m reading this content for the first time and didn’t realise that was suppose to be a punchline’ fashion.

So, it was just interesting, but not wildly so. Probably better if you have some experience as a lawyer first

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