As the author of a law-related novel myself (Supreme Ambitions), I am more than happy to recommend works of fiction (and I have in the past). There just didn’t happen to be any this time around (although John Grisham’s latest, The Boys from Biloxi, is still on the bestseller list—even though it came out last October).
I think Steve's book has definite crossover potential! He has almost 200,000 Twitter followers (and I'm guessing most of them are not lawyers). I hope the book does well; it will make publishers more willing to acquire law-related titles.
Feb 27, 2023·edited Feb 27, 2023Liked by David Lat
David, let me recommend a Netflix show from last Summer: Extraordinary Attorney Woo. This is a Korean drama about a new attorney with autism spectrum disorder who is starting at a major law firm. There's plenty of (Korean) legal action (e.g. litigation) as well as lots of ordinary (and extraordinary) human drama. Frequently the story turns on questions of legal ethics as well as fine points of Korean law. I found this series to be compelling, and I am looking forward to the second season!
NB, IANAL, and certainly not an expert on Korean law.
What about fiction recs? 🥺
As the author of a law-related novel myself (Supreme Ambitions), I am more than happy to recommend works of fiction (and I have in the past). There just didn’t happen to be any this time around (although John Grisham’s latest, The Boys from Biloxi, is still on the bestseller list—even though it came out last October).
Many thanks for the mention, David
Of course—congratulations on your new book, Professor Stephan!
Please, it's Paul. When I worked in the Pentagon, they called me professor because everyone had to have a rank. But we aren't there now.
I am looking forward to Stephen Vladeck's book on the Shadow Docket.
https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Docket-Supreme-Undermine-Republic/dp/1541602633/ref=sr_1_14?qid=1677264192&refinements=p_n_publication_date%3A1250228011&rnid=1000&s=books&sr=1-14
Totally! I think it's one of the most eagerly anticipated titles in the legal world.
It's a niche audience. :)
I think Steve's book has definite crossover potential! He has almost 200,000 Twitter followers (and I'm guessing most of them are not lawyers). I hope the book does well; it will make publishers more willing to acquire law-related titles.
David, let me recommend a Netflix show from last Summer: Extraordinary Attorney Woo. This is a Korean drama about a new attorney with autism spectrum disorder who is starting at a major law firm. There's plenty of (Korean) legal action (e.g. litigation) as well as lots of ordinary (and extraordinary) human drama. Frequently the story turns on questions of legal ethics as well as fine points of Korean law. I found this series to be compelling, and I am looking forward to the second season!
NB, IANAL, and certainly not an expert on Korean law.
Thanks for the rec! I have heard good things from others as well—adding to my list.