Rob Rinder’s The Protest is the third book in the Adam Green series, and poor Adam really has it tough this time. If you ever thought life as a junior barrister sounded exciting, this book will quickly prove otherwise. Adam gets pulled into multiple heavy cases, from defending a protester accused of killing a well-known artist to helping a soldier facing a court martial. Both trials feel intense and realistic, showing just how exhausting and unpredictable the legal world can be.

What really makes the book stand out for me is the way Rinder balances the tension with humor. The cases keep you guessing, but then Adam’s mum calls and completely steals the show with her quirky comments and hilarious advice. Those moments add a lot of warmth and stop the story from feeling too heavy.

The pacing is quick, the plots are clever, and the social commentary comes through in a way that feels current and relevant. The only downside is that the ending wrapped up faster than I wanted. After all the build-up, I hoped for a little more space to let things sink in.

Still, this is easily one of the strongest in the series. Smart, funny, and completely addictive.

A fairly quick read, the first couple of chapters were fairly chaotic . The book is told mostly from the third person viewpoint of Adam, a defence barrister. I have read the last one in the series and preferred that to this one. What did I miss this time ? I am not quite sure, the book is reasonably fast paced, involves a few cases and Adam investigating around some of the events himself. I preferred the court martial case to the main, murder case. The investigations are not methodical and have not been helped by the police investigation, which is patchy at best nor the armed forces where a lot of information is redacted. The characterizations are a little two dimensional and descriptions a little repetative.
All in all, the book reads like a report about the drudgery of the worklife of a barrister, no time to do anything except prepare for the many cases and get into trouble if anything is missed. The cameradery and descriptions of the relationships between the different people involved in the trials, in the previous book was lacking here . I did like the descriptions and dialogue in the trials. Adam's mother does make an appearance, albeit mostly in telephone calls, I did not really think that it added much to the book this time.
To sum up, not bad, but have read better books. I was not impressed by the ending
Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC

Enjoyed this installment from the author another law/ investigation case. Always find a little slow at first but 2 chapters in they get me and this was no different defending a would be killer that seemed like an open and shut case but yes you guessed it it wasn’t them

Book 3 in the legal thriller series featuring barrister Adam Green. During a glitzy art exhibition, young anti-war protester Lexi Williams sprays the famous artist with blue paint laced with poison. Charged with murder, Adam must defend her to the best of his ability. Full of wit and charm.

Rob Rinder brings his sharp wit and knowledge of law to another Adam Green novel. In this novel, the main story is an environmental protest going horribly wrong. A renowned artist is covered in paint at the opening of an exhibition and celebration of his work. What is meant to be the greatest night of his career ends up being the end of it. The paint is laced with cyanide, and he dies in front of the great and good of the art world. Everyone saw who threw the paint, It should be an open and shut case. But the young woman who threw it denies murder. Been an almost impossible case to defend, of course, our hero Adam is part of her legal team. He's not sure if it is a clear-cut as everyone thinks, and sets out to discover the truth.

I must admit that when I heard Rob Rinder was releasing novels, I did roll my eyes a bit. Another celebrity writer. Sigh. But then I heard so many good things, and knowing he's a clearly clever chap I caved, and I'm glad I did. I have no idea how much of this he writes himself, and I don't really care. It's very much his story to tell, and his insight into the legal world is fascinating. Adam is obviously based on him somewhat, although there are some telling differences. You can hear his voice in the storytelling throughout. As a result, this comes across as authentic and compelling but also immensely enjoyable to read.

This was another fabulous read from Rob. It was lovely to go back to the characters again and meet some new ones. I love the phone calls between Adam and his mum. So funny. This story was good and so interesting. My thanks to netgalley and the publisher's for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Adam Green returns fighting for the underdog.
Max Bruce a renowned artist is sprayed in the face with a can of paint at the opening night of his exhibition at the Royal Academy.
This results in his death due to the paint containing cyanide .
The protestor who sprayed Max is charged with his murder, and she pleads her innocence.
It’s an open and shut case after all it was caught on camera !
Adam is on the team for her defence and begins delving in the case to find out who would really want the artist dead .
Adam Green has developed into a likeable and genuine protagonist.
Rob Rinder writes in an easy to read style and this with the range of characters makes for an entertaining read.
Looking forward to the next case .
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone .

While I enjoyed this third installment, it really didn't give me anything more. Although it was interesting murder to be solved I don't have strong feelings about the main character. He's the least interesting character and I'm not sure I would want to keep reading about him while I find the court cases interesting.

Thank you to netgalley for the advanced copy of this ebook.

I loved The Protest - every book in the series has been excellent, but I think this is the best yet. Rob Rinder’s characters are all so well-developed (even those who aren’t particularly likeable!) and I’m already excited about the next instalment! With thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Loved this, the third Adam Green book and it’s another belter. Great storyline which feels very now. Really good pacing and I just love Adam’s mum, the light relief of her conversations! Not sure how I felt about the ending, it’s not fully wrapped up so we are hanging on for the next one. Come on Adam!

3.5 ⭐

ARC Review

This is my favourite of of the Adam Green series, the contrast of the cases and Adam still sleuthing for his clients is great.

Thank you to netgalley for the advanced copy of this ebook.

We are back at Stag Court for the 3rd instalment and this really lived up to expectations.
So well written and thoughtful and I love the way moral questions are weaved into the storyline.
Adam has real depth and humanity which keeps the reader interested and invested.
Once criticism the storyline was so strong and building up and up it ended a little to quickly and I was left wanting a bit more.
Otherwise as a great read and addition to the series - more required please.
I can't give 4.5 stars was I wanted to so I am giving 4 - sorry!

I enjoyed the previous book #TheSuspect but liked this one even more having now got to know and got invested in all the characters. That said, this does work as a standalone but I think knowing the characters and their backstories adds a little something. I love following Adam and his colleagues' career and personal developments. And that's really my only criticism I would have liked more of Adam's personal life and a love interest (preferably Georgia) for him. I really enjoyed the two very different and emotive cases featured this time too.

The protest is the third installment in the Rob Rinder series and it just gets better with each release!

The character development was perfect, the storyline perfect and I would read this again

It also fed seamlessly from his other books, so you didnt feel like you had to go back and re-read the previous.

Another great book in the Adam Green series although it can very much be read as a standalone book. Great to see all the usual characters back with the addition of a couple of new ones. Great main and sub storylines that keep you enthralled as you read through the book. Definitely a book to recommend reading,

The third instalment featuring Barrister Adam Green as he doggedly juggles his way across multiple cases with a motley crew of KCs and Judges to hopefully see justice prevail or at the very least make lots of money for his Chambers, Stag Court. His work-life balance is practically non-existent, unless you count phone calls with his mother or interactions with someone who may or may not be following him.
A great series full of interesting characters which casts a light on the sterling work of Barristers and the fascinating internal machinations of the British justice system.
My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley. This review was written voluntarily and is entirely my own unbiased opinion.

I’ve really enjoyed Rob Rinder’s series so far, and The Protest was no exception — I was excited to dive into the latest installment. The writing continues to be sharp and thoughtful, and I always appreciate how Rinder weaves in moral questions without slowing the pace. The main character Adam, who I’ve come to really like over the course of the series, was once again a standout. There’s a real depth and humanity to him that keeps me invested.

That said, I did find the ending a bit unsatisfying. After such a strong build-up it felt like it wrapped up a little too quickly yet still left me wanting more.
Still, it’s a solid addition to the series, and I’m glad I read it. Looking forward to seeing where things go next

We’re back at Stag Court with Adam Green and the wonderfully dysfunctional cast of colleagues and clients who make this series such a delight. The Protest is the 3rd in the series and another winning case for Rob Rinder—it’s witty, fast-paced, and full of legal drama, tension and humour.

Awesome book, loving this series, just as good as the other others. Looking forward to the next. A*

The third novel featuring young barrister Adam navigating the convoluted lanes of chamber politics and court room machinations. This novel features two high profile cases, one the court martial of a young army private, The other a very public murder of a famous artist. I liked the authenticity of the legal elements and the character development of Adam, though the ending was a bit rushed and unsatisfactory.