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Book Review of A Civil Action

A Civil Action
A Civil Action
Author: Jonathan Harr
Genre: Nonfiction
Book Type: Paperback
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The movie "A Civil Action" was based on this book and stars John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, and William H. Macy.

"Whether in truth of fiction, I have never read a more compelling Chronicle of litigation." ~ John Grisham

"A page-turner. Rich and vivid ... eventful and gripping."
~ The New York Times

"Once you start A CIVIL ACTION, you probably will not be able to put it down." ~ Washington Post Book World