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Steve Bogira

Courtroom 302

Steve BogiraNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005

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Steve Bogira

Courtroom 302

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 2000s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Courtroom 302 by Steve Bogira follows a year in the life of Chicago's Cook County Courthouse, centered around Judge Daniel Locallo’s courtroom. It examines the lives of various defendants, such as Larry Bates and Leroy Orange, to highlight systemic social and racial injustices within the criminal justice system. Sensitive topics include substance dependency, sexual exploitation, police brutality, and wrongful imprisonment.

Informative

Gritty

Dark

Unnerving

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,910 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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 this

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.

4.2

1,910 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 2000s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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