Diary of a Small Fish - review

The small fish in question, Paul Forte, is a quick-witted masterof the funny line. He is also, like the author, a lawyer. Recently divorced, andstill grieving over the sudden death of his parents, his life takes anunexpectedly sinister turn when he finds himself facing criminal charges over afew (okay, more than a few) games of golf with friends who happen to belobbyists. Forte loves golf, it's his passion, but it's about to bring him downbecause prosecutor Bernard Kilroy has the Attorney General post in his sightsand intends to use Forte's trial as his vehicle to gaining the position.
Running through the storyline as a secondary thread is Forte's attempt to love again, but this brings still more difficulties into hisalready overcomplicated life.
As the book progresses, we find out that Forte has beendeliberately targeted and why, all of which adds to the complexity of the tale.
The first few pages didn't hook me as much as the rest ofthe novel. For me, Morin overloads the opening with too much legal jargon andpolitical scene setting. Fortunately, he soon moves into the heart of thestory, which is a great read.
The characters are well drawn and credible. Paul Forte, thenarrator of the story, is inherently likeable, so much so that I was rootingfor him to find a way out of his legal troubles, get the girl and live happilyever after. Did he? You'll have to read the book to find out.
Recommended.
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