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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.

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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 .

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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It’s an absolute treat to be back at Stag Court with Adam and the gang—returning to this series feels like slipping into a slightly chaotic but well-tailored barrister’s robe. The whole Chambers world feels spot on (unsurprising, really, given it’s Rob Rinder—if anyone knows how to make wigs, wrangling, and withering courtroom glares feel authentic, it’s him).

The characters are brilliant—some you root for, some you’d quite like to lock in the stationary cupboard until they’ve had a word with themselves. Looking at you, Jonathan.

Adam remains a thoroughly likeable protagonist—smart, determined, quietly frazzled. His constant sense of being overwhelmed is painfully relatable, and I admire his dogged commitment to finding the truth... even if he does appear morally allergic to taking a weekend off. For the love of all that’s caffeinated, Adam, go to a pub. Say yes to Georgina. Take your mum off speakerphone. Live.

Speaking of his mum—absolute scene-stealer. Every time she turns up, you just know you’re in for a moment of pure parental chaos wrapped in well-meaning passive-aggression and possibly biscuits.

The courtroom drama is spot on—sharp, tense, and full of those moments where you want to clap when someone delivers a perfectly cutting remark under the guise of “professional conduct.” The court martial storyline in particular is superb—completely gripping, edge-of-your-seat stuff.

The Blue Face case is also entertaining, largely thanks to Lexi, who operates entirely without a filter and is one bad decision away from becoming a headline. You never quite know what she’ll do next, which is both thrilling and mildly exhausting. Like a human espresso shot in heels.

Only minor complaint is the ending—bit of a “to be continued…” situation, which made me let out a deeply disappointed British “oh.” You know the one.

Still, this is another cracking entry in the series—funny, fast-paced, full of legal drama and people you sort of want to shout at but also hug. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys courtroom antics, flawed-but-fabulous characters, and barristers with backstories.

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The third in the Adam Green series and another entertaining courtroom drama. This time world famous author Max Bruce is sprayed in the face with blue paint at the opening of an exhibition of his work. However, the paint has cyanide in it and Bruce dies. A new case for Stag Court Chambers and this time they are prosecuting and defending!

Briefly, senior barrister Morris Brown is assigned the case of defending Lexi Williams, the woman who sprayed Bruce, and Adam is to be his second. It seems like an open and shut case with plenty of witnesses and forensic evidence but Adam isn’t convinced. Alongside this his old mentor has requested his help with a pro bono case defending a soldier accused of murder, at a court martial.

With all the other cases on his desk, as a junior barrister, Adam is being pulled every which way and the pressure is beginning to tell. Obviously the author is well versed in the machinations of barristers chambers and courtrooms and this makes everything seem authentic and interesting. I love the chapters where Adam chats to his mother on the phone, she really makes me laugh, I want to meet her! As with the previous books this is a very enjoyable read with a good plot and some fantastic characters. Definitely to be continued…

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This is a compelling and thought provoking story with two cases for Adam Green now a Barrister ,The first is the trial of Lexi accused of murdering famous artist Max Bruce by spraying blue paint laced with cyanide in his face ,The second is a soldier accused of murdering a young boy whilst trying to be a peacemaker in a war torn country. I actually think I enjoyed the Soldiers Trial more as Lexi's trial leaves a frustrating ending I do hope there will be another book to follow .Loved the characters and the banter and life at Stag Court .Thank you to NetGalley for my ARC .

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Powerful, timely, and full of heart 🪧⚖️. The Protest is a gripping, socially conscious novel about activism, justice, and standing up for what’s right. Rob Rinder delivers an inspiring, thought-provoking story with relatable characters and a message of hope and resilience. I loved the blend of legal drama and human connection. A must-read for those passionate about change and community.

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Another great read in the Adam Green series! In The Protest, Adam is called upon to help defend Lexi, who staged a protest at an art exhibition by spraying blue paint in a famous artist's face. It turns out, in the paint was cyanide, and the artist died, leaving Lexi up on a murder charge. Seemingly an open and shut case - Lexi was caught on camera spraying the paint, after all - Adam and his team need to prove that Lexi had no idea there was cyanide in the paint...

As well as this hugely high-profile case, Adam is also pulled into a second case defending a soldier who is being court-martialled, and may face life in prison, for the death of a child that happened during the same conflict that Lexis was protesting about. There seems to be a lot of interest from high-up Army people in this case, leading Adam to wonder if there's more to this case than it seems...

These pulls on his time mean he struggles to give his best to either case, and we see the pressure build for poor Adam.

This novel has the trademark humour and great characters we've come to recognise from previous books. Adam is such an engaging main character, and his superiors at the Law Firm he works at might not always be likeable but they are very entertaining!

I always enjoy finding out more about the legal process, and it's interesting to also get an insight into the way that Army courts work in this book - all conveyed in a hugely readable, entertaining way.

There's also the emotional side to these cases, defendants, and of course victims too, which adds an extra layer of depth to the fast-paced thriller side of the story.

I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series!

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