What inspired Meyer Levin to adapt the real-life case into this intense novel?
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What inspired Meyer Levin to adapt the real-life case into this intense novel?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about who to root for in this story?
How do you think Levin's background influenced his depiction of the courtroom and legal process?