I recently read “Nothing But The Truth: The Memoir of an Unlikely Lawyer” by The Secret Barrister for my local book club, and I borrowed the book from my local library.

Read my review to see if I recommend the book and where you can buy it.

My Review of  “Nothing But The Truth: The Memoir of an Unlikely Lawyer” by The Secret Barrister

This was a very entertaining book to read, and I can see why it is so popular. It made me laugh, it made me cry, and it opened my eyes to the internal workings of the British justice system, most of which did not surprise me. This a good book for true crime enthusiasts and those interested in the law profession. I was interested to read about the gender inequalities that still exist among barristers and judges, and about the accused individuals that provided so much entertainment in this book. It was easy to read but there are a lot of footnotes explaining legal jargon and citing references, so be prepared for some additional research as you get sucked in to the world of The Secret Barrister.

About the Book

The Sunday Times bestseller

Full of hilarious and shocking stories, the Secret Barrister’s memoir Nothing But The Truth tracks their transformation from hang ’em and flog ’em austerity-supporter to celebrated, campaigning, bestselling author.

‘Masterful, compassionate and hilarious’ – Adam Rutherford

In a diary that takes us behind the scenes of their middling ambition, Nothing But The Truth charts an outsider’s progress down the winding path towards practising at the Bar. By way of the painfully archaic traditions of the Inns of Court, where every meal mandates a glass of port and a toast to the monarch, and the Hunger Games-style contest for pupillage – which most don’t survive – here is the brilliant reality of being a frustrated junior barrister.

With a keen eye for the absurd and an obsessive fondness for Twitter, SB reveals the uncomfortable truths and darkest secrets about life in our criminal courts.

Buy the book: Amazon; Waterstones; WHSmith.

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