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.

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.

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…

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 .

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.

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!

Another celebrity novel, this time it’s Rob Rinder. I have read quite a few celebrity crime novels with mixed views but this was certainly one of the better ones. The Protest blends courtroom drama with a gripping whodunit, a clever, suspenseful legal thriller that entertained from start to finish.

Max Bruce is being honoured at the glittering Royal Academy when celebrations rapidly turn into chaos. A protestor forces forward and manages to cover Max in blue paint. Very quickly the shock turns fatal as the paint is laced with cyanide, and Max collapses before the stunned crowd.

The case seems straightforward with the alleged assailant committing a public assassination in full sight of numerous witnesses. An open and shut case? Maybe not. A fresh faced barrister Adam Green is assigned the case and appears to be on a hiding to nothing. With seemingly impossible odds stacked against him, Adam must untangle the real story behind the headlines. What begins as a cut-and-dry case of deadly protest soon spirals into a complex investigation into the victim’s past, his relationships, and the many secrets hidden beneath Max Bruce’s glamorous public persona.

Rob Rinder, a real-life barrister himself, demonstrates his expertise with a sharp insight into courtroom drama. I enjoy legal thrillers so this was perfect for me. Adam Green is a sharp witted character who is tenacious even though he is out of his comfort zone. I believe this is the third book in this series but my first and had no problem reading it as a standalone. So good I will be catching up by reading the first two novels.

I would like to thank both Netgalley and Random House UK for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

This is the third book in Rob Rinder's hugely enjoyable series, which centres on likeable lawyer Adam Green, supported by a cast of great characters, including his colleagues and his wonderful mother, who brings warmth and comedy to the mix.
While this is a stand-alone story, I think it probably helps to have read Rinder's previous books to enjoy and understand the characters better, but it's not critical..
As in the earlier books in the series, Rinder's knowledge of the legal world shines through, as does his love of people and what makes them tick.
The story begins at a glamorous celebrity opening night at the Royal Academy, celebrating the renowned artist Max Bruce, but when a protester sprays the artist with blue paint, Max quickly collapses in front of the horrified party guests. It becomes clear that the paint was deadly and that someone wanted to kill Max Bruce. All evidence points to the protestor – and newly qualified barrister Adam Green is assigned the seemingly impossible task of their defence.
The book is full of clever court room drama, unexpected twists, and great characters. It's fast-paced, witty, and engaging. Rinder had me hooked from the start and kept me guessing right to the end.
With thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for an ARC

Book number three in the Adam Green Barrister series, and aside from Adam no longer being a trainee, this is pretty much the same as the first two books in the series. Adam complaining about his work load, his mother being highly irritating and, by this stage of the series, fairly pointless (I understood it at the beginning to develop Adam's character), and two unrelated cases causing Adam to decline any social invitations or anything else that may actually make him enjoy himself. So with Adam not having grown as a character at all, I found myself bored and frustrated.

Additionally, whilst the cases are interesting to a point, Adam doesn't actually use his legal skills to draw the truth out, it just all conveniently comes together at the end - magic! I'm not a barrister, but I doubt their jobs are that straightforward!

So this one is a miss for me, sorry to say, and I don't feel inspired to continue with the series.

2 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

I was super excited to read the third instalment of Adam Green's adventures/misadventures. As with the first two, this was a brilliant read - Rinder has really got a hold on me with these books.

I love that the cases are always high-profile, adding to the excitement of the book and whilst one may feel the stories are predictable, I am ways hooked to see exactly how it plays out.

The courtroom scenes are the best thing about this series - I love seeing into the lives of barristers (even if it is dramatised for the book).

If you like mystery novels, you definitely ought to pick thus up!

Thank you to NetGalley for the earc.

3.5 stars
This is the third instalment in Rob Rinder’s legal series featuring the young barrister Adam Green. While I didn’t like it as much as the first one - The Trial , I enjoyed it more than the second book - The Suspect. As expected, many of the now-familiar characters return, along with a few new additions. The two main cases are interesting and the descriptions of the inner workings of the Old Bailey and the barristers’ chambers remain a highlight (although there are much less of these here compared to the previous two books). The courtroom scenes are still detailed and compelling. However, the phone calls with Adam’s mother that added much charm in the previous books feel a little tired and repetitive here. They don’t offer much new and lack the sparkle they had in the earlier books. Overall, I still enjoyed the story and will definitely read the next one in the series; I just hope it will be a bit more gritty and dynamic.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of The Protest by Rob Rinder in return for my honest review.
This is the third book in the Adam Green series it can be read as a standalone but I would highly recommend reading them order you won’t be disappointed. This is a really well written court room drama and a great edition to the series I can’t wait for the next instalment.

This was such an excellent read. I loved Robert Rinder’s other books but this one was another level. It was great but also filled with a sense of being overwhelmed to hear of the hours and work the barristers take on. Having said that, it led to a very powerful story. I loved the court scene with Lexi, I was sure the opposite verdict would be given I was completely shocked by the story.

It’s June and a warm summer evening as the ‘great and good’ arrive at London’s Royal Academy for a Max Bruce retrospective. The curator of the exhibition, Natasha Fitzjohn, has managed to acquire Bruce‘s masterpiece ‘Primal Scream’ which is now awaiting the artists tardy arrival for the unveiling. One hour late, he arrives, wifies and son in tow, to an explosion of press cameras. Just as Natasha is announcing the much anticipated first sighting of the painting, the event is dramatically interrupted. Before the very eyes of the attendees and the press, an unholy cry erupts and before anyone can react, Max is covered in blue paint. This was a yet another high profile Blue Face protest against the war in Khanistan. As a security guard drags Lexi Williams, the perpetrator, away, Max breathes his last.

Meanwhile, at Stag Court Chambers, the formidable Morris Brown returns. Much to Adam’s astonishment, Morris gets the Lexi Williams defence case and Adam is to be his second. To add to the surprise, perhaps an even bigger one is that Jonathan Taylor-Cameron, also Stag Court, is to prosecute, and that really is a mystery to one and all. Needless to say this is not the only case Adam is involved with as he’s also roped into a court martial case.

It’s so good to be back at Stag Court with Adam et al as all the characters and the proceedings have an authentic feel. There’s are some characters to like and some to sigh over or groan about, yes, you Jonathan! This is Rob Rinder‘s world and so you would expect Chambers life and law courts to feel real. I like Adam very much, his persistence to get to the truth, his feelings of being overwhelmed at times are how you would expect lawyers at the level that Adam is working at to be. There’s also his helicopter mum to consider and that does give some light relief and the odd chuckle or two! Adam does need to get himself a bit more of a social life, all work and no play, Adam! Stop putting Georgina off and get out there and let your hair down.

I thoroughly enjoy the cut and thrust of Chambers life, there are some excellent descriptions of court proceedings, good interchanges between the various adversaries and some good dingdong’s between the prosecution and defence lawyers. Of the two cases, I enjoy the court martial more, that is absolutely gripping and has tension in spades.

The Blue Face case is good as Lexi is a bit of a loose cannon so that makes for many interesting and unpredictable scenes where you aren’t sure exactly what she’s going to do or how she’ll react. However, the ending is one of those to be continued ones, so I’m hoping that is resolved in book 4.

Overall, this is another good read with plenty of wit and panache, courtroom twists and turns with characters to mostly like.